Various events at the Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Center hosted by the Langley Arts Council
The Langley Arts Council will present a wide range of performers at its second annual “Celebration of Culture” event at the Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Center during March.
A variety of cultural performances are held every Saturday in March.
Fundraising coordinator Deepika Pandian said the event aims to celebrate diversity through hands-on cultural programs.
“We will provide a space for education, connection and celebrating cultural differences through music, dance, performance, workshops and more,” she added.
The month-long celebration kicks off with a free traditional Chinese dance performance by Lolita Leon Dance Academy students on Saturday, March 2, from noon to 1 p.m.
Afterwards, a cornhusk doll-making workshop will be held from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. or 3 to 4 p.m., and costs $5 per person.
Next Saturday, March 9, the popular Wild Moccasin Dancers will perform for free from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
In the afternoon, a free Indian Kuthu dance workshop will be held until 1pm.
Kuthu dance is a vibrant and energetic dance that originates from India, primarily from the southern regions. It is characterized by footwork that matches the pace of the face, rhythmic hand gestures, and nimble movements.
A free swing dance workshop will also be held by the Lockstep Swing Dance Association from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
The day begins March 16 with a free presentation by Ted Lightfoot on wetland and salmon habitat conservation from 11 a.m. to noon.
This will be followed by an Indigenous beadwork workshop from 1:30 to 2:30 or 3 to 4 p.m. The workshop is free and supplies will be provided.
The fourth Saturday of the month, March 23rd, will feature a free Latin dance performance by the GrupoAmerica team from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
This will be followed by a free mehandi workshop (henna art) from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
The same Mehandi workshop will conclude the month of cultural festivities on March 30 from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm.
Pre-registration is required for some events and can be done online at langleyarts.ca.
All events will be held in the main hall of the Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Center, located at 26770 29th Ave.
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