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Reed organists

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Photograph of a reed organist and sitar player at a Sikh art forum held at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver, B.C.

Established in 1915, the University of British Columbia consists of two campuses: one is situated within the ancestral and unceded territory of the Musqueam people, also known as Vancouver, B.C., and the other is on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation and their peoples, also known as Kelowna, B.C. As of 2025, UBC is ranked second and third in Canada, and 38th, 41st, and 53rd in the world.
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Photograph of a musical performance at a Sikh art forum held at the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver, B.C.

Established in 1915, the University of British Columbia consists of two campuses: one is situated within the ancestral and unceded territory of the Musqueam people, also known as Vancouver, B.C., and the other is on the traditional, ancestral, unceded territory of the Syilx Okanagan Nation and their peoples, also known as Kelowna, B.C. As of 2025, UBC is ranked second and third in Canada, and 38th, 41st, and 53rd in the world.
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Photograph of Bharatanatyam performance, featuring musicians and three young girls, at an event hosted at The Cultch's Historic Theatre, then East Vancouver Cultural Centre, in Vancouver, B.C.

Bharatanatyam, a classical dance style of India, is indigenous to the Tamil Nadu region and prevalent in southern India. Bharatanatyam serves the expression of Hindu religious themes and devotions. Bharatanatyam was originally performed exclusively by female temple dancers and was not brought to the stage for public performance until about 1930. A vital tradition of Bharatanatyam is a graduation performance, called Arangetram, in which graduates showcase their talents.

For over 50 years, The Cultch has been a cultural hub in the heart of East Vancouver. They have three theatres: the Historic (previously known as the East Vancouver Cultural Centre), the Vancity Culture Lab, and the York. They have hosted a plethora of performances, including theatre, dance, music, circus, and visual arts.
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Photograph of Bharatanatyam performance, featuring musicians and three young girls, at an event hosted at The Cultch's Historic Theatre, then East Vancouver Cultural Centre, in Vancouver, B.C.

Bharatanatyam, a classical dance style of India, is indigenous to the Tamil Nadu region and prevalent in southern India. Bharatanatyam serves the expression of Hindu religious themes and devotions. Bharatanatyam was originally performed exclusively by female temple dancers and was not brought to the stage for public performance until about 1930. A vital tradition of Bharatanatyam is a graduation performance, called Arangetram, in which graduates showcase their talents.

For over 50 years, The Cultch has been a cultural hub in the heart of East Vancouver. They have three theatres: the Historic (previously known as the East Vancouver Cultural Centre), the Vancity Culture Lab, and the York. They have hosted a plethora of performances, including theatre, dance, music, circus, and visual arts.
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Photograph of an unidentified man playing the Indian harmonium at a gathering held by the Vedic Hindu Society in Surrey, B.C.

The Vedic Hindu Society is a community organization based in Surrey, British Columbia. They are dedicated to promoting and preserving Vedic Hindu traditions. They offer a variety of cultural and spiritual activities, including religious ceremonies, educational programs, and community events.
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Photograph of an unidentified man playing the Indian harmonium at a gathering held by the Vedic Hindu Society in Surrey, B.C.

The Vedic Hindu Society is a community organization based in Surrey, British Columbia. They are dedicated to promoting and preserving Vedic Hindu traditions. They offer a variety of cultural and spiritual activities, including religious ceremonies, educational programs, and community events.