We are excited to announce a momentous occasion: the inaugural Himalaya Fest Vancouver Island, scheduled for October 5, 2024, at Centennial Square, Victoria, British Columbia. This festival's essence lies in its capacity to unite individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Our platform warmly welcomes communities from Nepal, Northern India, Bhutan, Northeastern Afghanistan, Northeastern Pakistan, Myanmar, and Tibet. By providing a stage to highlight their unique traditions, arts, customs, music, and culinary delights, our goal extends beyond bridging cultural divides. We aim to intricately weave stronger bonds of unity among these multifaceted groups.
Himalaya Fest Vancouver Island, HFVI, is an initiative passionately led by the Tibetan Cultural Society of Vancouver Island (TCSOVI). Our primary mission is to celebrate and preserve the vibrant tapestry of Himalayan culture and identity within the diverse Canadian landscape of Vancouver Island. Aligned with the principles of Canadian multiculturalism, we take great pride in the diverse heritage of the Himalayan regions.
This festival draws inspiration from the renowned International Himalayan Festival in Northern India. This grand celebration commemorates the Nobel Peace Prize bestowed upon His Holiness the Dalai Lama on October 5th, 1989. Emanating a profound influence on the Himalayan cultural landscape, this festival serves as a guiding light for our endeavor to craft an unforgettable experience right here on Vancouver Island. We hope that we can host a Himalaya Fest in every second year.
