Milton, ON – On Saturday May 18th, 2013 from 10 am to 2pm, The Asian Heritage Festival will take place at Milton Sports Complex located at 605 Santa Maria Boulevard in Milton, Ontario.
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Special Guests this year include Tiger Jeet Singh and Tiger Ali Singh: Both world famous wrestling Ambassadors, Humanitarians and Philanthropists. Aside from their numerous international achievements and accolades, father and son entered the record books after both were inducted together to Milton’s Walk of Fame and again both receiving the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals. They have now set another goal and that is to bring joy and opportunity to the youth around the world by promoting their message of Stay in school, Stay away from drugs and Stay Tiger-Fit.
“Both my father and I are thrilled to be part of this year’s festival,” says Tiger Ali Singh. “It’s an opportunity to further bridge the understanding among diversity and showcase the beautiful heritage of Asians and South Asians living in Canada. We are grateful for Halton Regional Police to taking on this initiative and look forward to supporting them in the future.”
Master of Ceremonies will be Indira Niadoo-Harris. This event is part of the Asian and South Asian Heritage Month celebration going on across the country. Asian Heritage month officially began in Canada in May 2002, when the Government of Canada signed an official declaration to designate May as Asian Heritage Month. This month long period allows all Canadians to acknowledge the long and rich history of Asian Canadians and their contributions to Canada. It also provides an opportunity for Canadians across the country to reflect on and celebrate the contributions of Canadians of Asian and South Asian Heritage to the growth and prosperity of Canada.
This Halton Event is as a result of a partnership made up of the Halton Regional Police Service, The Halton Multicultural Council, Halton District School Board, The Halton Catholic District school Board, and various community partners.
The day’s events will include performances from Bhangra dancers and Dhol drummer, Children from Tiger Jeet Singh Public School band and choir members, Korean girls dance group, Taiko drumming from Do Kon Daiko, Chinese Lion dancers and demonstration from The Cead Bua fighting faction club. Rakhine Lotus Flower Dance (Budda Puzania) performed by the Myanmar Cultural Association of Brampton. Milton and Georgetown Seniors Flying Rainbow Tai Chi Group.
Visitors will also be able to attend the various cultural information booths being represented by volunteers who represent a large quantity of Asian and South Asian cultures. There will be various local vendors who will be offering cultural jewellery and other goods for sale. There will also be a children’s craft corner set up.
Finally, lunch is being supplied by Funky Thai and the Alemilia group for a nominal cost to provide light refreshment.
WHAT: Halton Regional Police Host Asian Heritage Festival
DATE AND TIME: Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Milton Sports Centre, 605 Santa Maria Blvd., Milton ON
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17 May, 2013 at 3:34 PM |
Best of luck and Congratulations! for hard work for all communities. Thanks to Mrs and Mr. Tiger Jeet Singh and his family who are organizing a wonderful Indian and South Indian Heritage events in Milton, Ont. God Bless you all!!