Desi-Q Cultural Gala – Sher Vancouver 15th Anniversary

DESI-Q

Sher Vancouver 15th Anniversary Gala

Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 6 pm

Bollywood Banquet Hall in Surrey

Payal Business Centre

201-8166 128th Street, Surrey, BC V3W 1R1

Come join Sher Vancouver as we mark our 15th anniversary at Bollywood Banquet Hall

Sher Vancouver is a registered charity for LGBTQ+ South Asians and their friends, families, and allies. Everyone is welcome!

Over the past 15 years, we’ve achieved some amazing milestones and we have made some great strides in the community.

Join us for South Asian and fusion arts and cultural performances, classical music, delicious food, colorful cupcakes with rainbow icing, and the highlights of our 15-year history in Surrey and Metro Vancouver.

A traditional Indian buffet dinner with lots of vegetarian options will be served.

We will also have a special volunteer recognition event sponsored by UBC Community Engagement.

We’re expecting a sold out crowd of 500+ guests in attendance, so please purchase your tickets well in advance to make sure you get a ticket for yourself and your friends!

FREE TICKETS

If you’re unable to pay the posted amounts, please email Sher Vancouver Founder Alex Sangha at

info@shervancouver.com

and you will be provided with complimentary tickets.

Sher Vancouver believes in taking care of the community so that no one is excluded from attending any of our programs or events. Sher Vancouver sincerely appreciates the generosity of those who can contribute more.

DONATION

Sher Vancouver encourages you to make a donation to our registered charity so that we can continue to do the good work we do in the community, and support our critical programs and services.

Donate via Canada Helps and receive an instant tax-deductible receipt.

https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/sher-vancouver-lgbtq-friends-society/

Sher Vancouver works to create safe spaces for vulnerable and marginalized LGBTQ+ people. We want to save lives and provide opportunities for LGBTQ+ people in our communities to have the support and assistance they need to grow, flourish, and reach their potential.

DRESS CODE

Formal or Indian Attire

OTHER

This is a child-friendly, family-friendly event

This is a non-alcoholic event

OFFICIAL SPONSORS

Sher Vancouver acknowledges the generous support of the following official sponsors:

KPU

UBC Community Engagement

RBC

SFU External Relations

Unifor – BC Regional Council

MoveUP

Surrey Board of Trade

INDIGENOUS ACKNOWLEDGMENT

We acknowledge that we live, work, and play on the unceded traditional homelands of the Semiahmoo, Musqueam, Katzie, Kwikwetlem, Kwantlen, Qayqayt, and Tsawwassen people.

This short YouTube video is from Desi-Q in 2018 which marked the 10th anniversary of Sher Vancouver. The upcoming Desi-Q on Saturday, July 8, 2023 is to mark our 15th anniversary.