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ISF2018: Histories, Mysteries and Mischief: A walking tour of Kitsilano
Date and time
Location
Meet-Up Point:
1866 West 2nd Avenue Vancouver, BC V6J 1H9 CanadaRefund Policy
Description
Histories, Mysteries and Mischief
A walking tour of Kitsilano
This special walking tour is led by Naveen Girn and Milan Singh (researchers/time travellers/detectives/hosts) of the Nameless Collective podcast. They take you back in time to the Kitsilano of the early 1900s when sawmills lined False Creek, and pioneering Sikh families lived in Kits, creating a strong community in the face of key struggles such as regaining the right to vote, immigration reform, and labour movements.
This will be a walk through history and through lesser known stories, with two deeply knowledgeable raconteurs. Hear stories about meetings that happened at West 2nd Ave Gurdwara, the first Sikh temple in North America. Hear tales of Bhai Bhag Singh (and the burning of medals), Husain Rahim (man of round head and hot temper), and Bhai Mewa Singh. The tour will end with refreshments (included in your ticket) and a chance to interact with the tour leaders.
A note from your tour leaders:
We will meet at 1866 West 2nd Avenue and end the tour at East India Carpets 1606 W 2nd Ave. We will be walking and talking you through Kits for about 90 mins. There is not a lot of walking, but please wear comfortable shoes and bring sun hats/protection and water. Not all curbs are cut, so please let us know if you require any assistance with accessibility.
The tour is limited to 22 people. Book your tickets early!
Schedule:
10:45am – Meet-up at 1866 West 2nd Avenue
11:00am – Walking tour begins
12:30pm - Refreshments at East India Carpets
Event Supporting Partner: David Lam Centre
Hospitality Partner: East India Carpets
Indian Summer Festival is made possible thanks to the wonderful support of:
FAQs
Are there services fees on top of the ticket price?
For your convenience our listed ticket prices include GST, service fees, and payment processing fees.
What is the accessibility of this event?
Despite that this is an outdoor event, please refrain from wearing scented products while attending Indian Summer Festival events.
Mobility Access: We will be walking and talking you through Kits for about 90 mins. There is not a lot of walking, but please wear comfortable shoes and bring sun hats/protection and water. Not all curbs are cut, so please let us know if you have any assistance with accessibility.
There is no designated wheelchair accessible parking, only street and parkade parking around the neighbourhood.
Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?
This is an all-ages event. Everyone, including children of any age, requires a ticket.
What is the refund policy for this event?
Refunds are not available for any Indian Summer Festival events.
Will there be tickets available at the door?
Space for this tour is very limited. We strongly recommend purchasing tickets in advance.
Will I be allowed in if I arrive late?
The walking tour will depart from the meet-up point promptly at 11:00am. Latecomers may not be able to join the tour. Please arrive early!
Organized by
Established in 2011, the Indian Summer Festival (ISF) is a multi-disciplinary arts festival produced by the Indian Summer Arts Society, a not-for-profit charitable arts organization based in Vancouver, Canada, on the unceded Coast Salish territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. This year’s festival runs from July 6 to July 16, 2023. Its mission is to offer multi-art experiences of exceptional caliber, thoughtfully curated through a South Asian lens. ISF connects rich and complex pasts with the emerging future, delighting audiences while provoking necessary dialogue and debate.