BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/Vancouver X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Vancouver BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1237@nanaimomuseum.ca DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260509T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260509T140000 DTSTAMP:20260504T225252Z URL:https://nanaimomuseum.ca/events/crafternoon-bhangra-dance-2026/ SUMMARY:Bhangra Saap & Khunda Dance - Crafternoon Series May 9 DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, May 9\, 2026\nTime:  1:00-2:00pm (1 hour)\nTi ckets: $25/person\, ages 13+\nUnfortunately\, the May 9th Crafternoon: Bha ngra Saap &\; Khunda Dance has been cancelled. Thank you to Sukhi Sangh a for your time and enthusiasm for setting up this event!\nCelebrate Asian Heritage Month with Vancouver Island Bhangra and the Nanaimo Museum!\nJoi n us for a high-energy Bhangra Saap &\; Khunda Dance Crafternoon led b y Sukhi Sangha of Vancouver Island Bhangra. Presented in partnership with the Nanaimo Museum's Crafternoon Series\, this vibrant workshop is a fun a nd engaging way to celebrate Asian Heritage Month through dance\, music\, and culture. This event is open to everyone!\n\nExplore the rhythms and ro ots of Bhangra\, a traditional folk dance from Punjab. You’ll learn fou ndational Bhangra steps and how to dance with two iconic props:\n\n Saap:  a rhythmic\, folding wooden instrument that adds percussive energy and v isual flair.\n Khunda: a long\, decorative bamboo stick skillfully spun and maneuvered for dramatic effect.\n\nWhether you're new to Bhangra or ha ve dance experience\, this Crafternoon welcomes all skill levels and offer s a joyful\, culturally rich experience.\nOpen to ages 13 and up. Space is limited – don’t miss your chance to dance\, learn\, and celebrate tog ether!\nTickets cost $25/person\, and pre-registration is required. Ticket s are non-refundable and non-transferable to other dates or programs. A mi nimum of 4 is required for this program to proceed.\nPLEASE NOTE: Although online payment is made through PayPal\, a PayPal account is not required\ , only a credit card or debit card. Please note that no physical ticket wi ll be issued. Your spot in this tour is confirmed once you have the PayPal transaction confirmation. Registration can also be made over the phone or in person. \nIf you wish to book more than 4 tickets together\, please c all the front desk during business hours (10-4\, Tues-Sat): 250-753-1821.\ n\nInstructor: Sukhi Sangha\n[caption id="attachment_31440" align="alignle ft" width="200"] Credit: Barbara Anne Photography\; Sukhi Sangha[/caption] \n\nSukhi Sangha is a respected cultural leader\, professional Bhangra art ist\, international dance adjudicator\, and community educator with over t wo decades of experience in dance and cultural programming. Recognized for her contributions to Nanaimo's cultural landscape\, she received the 2024 Honour in Culture Award from Local Government and was named one of Nanaim o's Women of Influence in Arts &\; Culture in 2025.\n\nShe is the Found er and President of Rang South Asian Arts and Culture Society\, where she leads initiatives that celebrate\, preserve\, and share South Asian arts t hrough performance\, education\, and community collaboration. Sukhi is als o the founder of Vancouver Island Bhangra\, and is known for her dynamic t eaching style\, cultural authenticity\, and ability to create welcoming\, inclusive spaces through dance.\n\nBorn and raised in North Delta\, Sukhi has shared Bhangra on international stages and at grassroots cultural even ts alike\, with her work spanning British Columbia and Europe. Through per formances\, adjudication\, and fitness-based programming\, she has inspire d participants of all ages and backgrounds. Since relocating to Nanaimo in 2021\, Sukhi has become a leading voice in South Asian arts on Vancouver Island. She serves as a volunteer board member with Crimson Coast Dance So ciety\, supporting multicultural initiatives\, and leads popular Bhangra f itness classes with the City of Nanaimo\, where she blends traditional mov ement with accessible\, joyful wellness practices.\n\nSukhi's performance career includes competing across North America with the Jawani Girls Bhang ra Team and a featured solo performance on Poland's Got Talent. Deeply ro oted in cultural pride and community connection\, Sukhi continues to champ ion unity\, representation\, and the transformative power of dance through her teaching\, adjudication\, and leadership. 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