The Colours of South Asia Film Series explores the diversity of the various cultures and subcultures of South Asia.
Himself He Cooks is a beautifully shot, contemplative recording of the simple act of Seva—or Service. Shot without narration, the camera simply observes the dexterity, the commitment and the love with which the volunteers come together, work together, and simply clean up after the enormous task is finished.
继续阅读Colours of South Asia Film Series: Himself He Cooks
Witness the sacred art of Sand Mandala – the painting with coloured sands is considered the most unique and exquisite of all artistic traditions of Buddhism. This Tibetan art form is called dul-tson-kyil-khor, which means “mandala of coloured powders.” Tibetan monks will be constructing the Mandala from June 27 through July 5 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. The public is welcome to visit and watch the progress of the Sand Mandala through the period.
继续阅读Sacred Sand Mandala
The Toronto debut of Lalun. Established in 2011, Lalun takes its name from the Hebrew word meaning, ‘To sleep, in a soft, gentle sense.’ Its members are Liron Man, from Israel and Spain; Lan Tung, from Taiwan and Canada, and Canadian Jonathan Bernard. Discover this exciting new international trio’s unique instrumentation and hypnotic, intercultural sound. Liron Man (hand pans & flamenco guitar), Lan Tung (erhu & vocals) and Jonathan Bernard (percussion).
PRICES
Everyone: FREE
Sunday, July 6, 2014
4:00PM – 5:00PM
Toronto Music Garden
475 Queens Quay West
继续阅读Dreams from Andalusia and the Silk Road
Singing in Mohawk and English, the Akwesasne Women Singers share their original songs that honour Haudenosaunee women’s experiences, with wisdom and humour. They are joined by Odawa composer Barbara Croall, performing her own compositions on First Nations traditional cedar flute.
PRICES
Everyone: FREE
Thursday, July 3, 2014
7:00PM – 8:00PM
Toronto Music Garden
475 Queens Quay West
继续阅读Kahnekaronnion (The Waters)
Presented by:
Harbourfront Centre
Starts: July 4, 2014
Ends: July 6, 2014
Event Time(s):
10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
10AM – 11PM (Friday – Saturday)
10AM – 9PM (Sunday)
Website: www.harbourfrontcentre.com/summer/southasiacalling/
Email: info@harbourfrontcentre.com
Phone: 416-973-4000
Ancient Gurus: Modern Mastery is the guiding principal behind this weekend-long celebration of the contemporary South Asian community in Toronto and around the world.
For more details, visit: www.harbourfrontcentre.com/summer/southasiacalling/
Location:
Harbourfront Centre
