Desi-Q Cultural Gala - Sher Vancouver 15th Anniversary

Sher Vancouver is a registered charity for LGBTQ South Asians and their friends, families, and allies.You can donate to our organization viaCanada Helpsand receive a tax deductible receipt

Sher Vancouver LGBTQ Friends Society

Come join Sher Vancouver as we mark our 15th anniversary at Bollywood Banquet Hall.  You don't want to miss the Desi-Q Cultural Gala!

Bollywood Banquet Hall & Convention Centre in Payal Business Centre

<h2>DESI-Q</h2><h2>Sher Vancouver 15th Anniversary Gala</h2><h2>Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 6 pm</h2><h2>Bollywood Banquet Hall in Surrey</h2><h2>Payal Business Centre </h2><h2>201-8166 128th Street, Surrey, BC V3W 1R1 </h2><h2></h2><h2>Come join Sher Vancouver as we mark our 15th anniversary at Bollywood Banquet Hall</h2><h2> </h2><h2>Sher Vancouver is a registered charity for LGBTQ+ South Asians and their friends, families, and allies.  Everyone is welcome!</h2><h2></h2><h2>Over the past 15 years, we’ve achieved some amazing milestones and we have made some great strides in the community.</h2><h2></h2><h2>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. </h2><h2></h2><h2>A traditional Indian buffet dinner with lots of vegetarian options will be served.</h2><h2></h2><h2> We will also have a special volunteer recognition event sponsored by UBC Community Engagement. </h2><h2></h2><h2>We have a sold-out crowd of 600+ guests in attendance.</h2><h2></h2><h2>DONATION</h2><h2></h2><h2>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. </h2><h2></h2><h2>Donate via Canada Helps and receive an instant tax-deductible receipt.</h2><h2></h2><h2><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/sher-vancouver-lgbtq-friends-society/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/sher-vancouver-lgbtq-friends-society/</a></h2><h2><a href="https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/sher-vancouver-lgbtq-friends-society/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a></h2><h2>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. </h2><h2></h2><h2>DRESS CODE</h2><h2>Formal or Indian Attire</h2><h2></h2><h2>OTHER</h2><h2>This is a child-friendly, family-friendly event</h2><h2>This is a non-alcoholic event</h2><h2></h2><h2>OFFICIAL SPONSORS</h2><h2>Sher Vancouver acknowledges the generous support of the following official sponsors:</h2><h2></h2><h2>Aleah Meehan Realtor </h2><h2>B﻿CGEU</h2><h2>C﻿ity of Surrey</h2><h2>F﻿orest Bean</h2><h2>GNJ Vegetarian Bistro</h2><h2>G﻿oodness Pictures Ltd.</h2><h2>Himmat Media </h2><h2>K﻿DocsFF</h2><h2>K﻿PU</h2><h2>L﻿USH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics - Guildford Town Centre</h2><h2>M﻿ay 18 Floral Design</h2><h2>M﻿oveUP</h2><h2>N﻿ature&#x27;s Path Organic Foods</h2><h2>O﻿SIM</h2><h2>Oxus Machine Works Ltd.</h2><h2>P﻿eace by Chocolate</h2><h2>R﻿BC</h2><h2>S﻿FU External Relations</h2><h2>S﻿urrey Board of Trade</h2><h2>U﻿BC Community Engagement </h2><h2>U﻿nifor - BC Regional Council</h2><h2>W﻿illiam F. White International Inc.</h2><h2></h2><h2>INDIGENOUS ACKNOWLEDGMENT</h2><h2>We acknowledge that we live, work, and play on the unceded traditional homelands of the Semiahmoo, Musqueam, Katzie, Kwikwetlem, Kwantlen, Qayqayt, and Tsawwassen people. </h2>

<h2>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. </h2>

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