Advance Notice: Gyoto Monks of Tibet, Chan Centre, April 12 |
Tibetan Festival Schedule February 23-March 2, 2002 Sunday, Feb. 24 1: 30-3:00 PM Talk on Tibetan Sacred Art Kalsang Dawa Britannia Library-Learning Resource Centre Sunday, Feb. 24 7:00-9:00 PM Slide Show and Videos Brian Harris Britannia Auditorium, 1001 Cotton Dr. Sat. Feb. 23 Sat. March 2 Art Exhibits: Tibetan paintings, photography Kalsang Dawa, Geoff Browne, and others Cosmopolis Gallery, Olive Café, Dr. Vigari's Gallery Monday, Feb. 25 7:30-9:30 PM Talk/Discussion: "Tibet: Myth and Reality" Jamyang Norbu Olive Café, 1716 Charles St. Monday, Feb. 25 7:00-9:30 PM Tibetan Sacred Art Workshop (1 of 3) Kalsang Dawa Britannia Centre Family Activity Room, 1661 Napier St. Tuesday, Feb. 26 7:00-8:30 PM Book Reading Jamyang Norbu Britannia Library, 1661 Napier St. Tuesday, Feb. 26 8:00-9:30 PM Meditation/Chanting Workshop Tenzin Tsundu Wandering Yogi Studio, 1707 Grant St. Wed., Feb. 27 7:00-9:30 PM Tibetan Sacred Art Workshop (2 of 3) Kalsang Dawa Britannia Centre Family Activity Room Wed., Feb. 27 8:00-10:00 PM Talk/Discussion: "Tibet: Prospects for the Future" Jamyang, Amnesty Intl., Canada-Tibet Committee, UBC SFT Olive Café Thurs., Feb. 28 12:30-1:30 Tibetan Music Concert and Discussion Nawang Khechog, Namgyal Lhamo, and Kelsang Chukie Vancouver Public Library-Main Branch, 350 W. Georgia St. Thurs., Feb. 28 7:00-9:30 PM Tibetan Sacred Art Workshop (3 of 3) Kalsang Dawa Britannia Centre Family Activity Room Thurs., Feb. 28 Tibetan Singing/Music Workshop Namgyal Lhamo, Kelsang Chukie.and Sonam Tashi CANCELLED Thurs., Feb. 28 8:00-10:00 PM Meditation/Chanting Workshop Tenzin Tsundu Wandering Yogi Studio Thurs., Feb. 28 8:30 PM-Closing (about 1:30 AM); artists perform at 10 & 11 PM Electronica Tibetan-World Beat Soiree, co-presented with Virtue Productions Namgyal Lhamo, Kelsang Chukie and DJ Jacob Cino (Third Eye Tribe) Voda Nightclub, 783 Homer St. Friday & Sat., March 1 and 2 8:00-10:30 PM Main-Stage Concert All performers Britannia Auditorium, 1001 Cotton Dr. 7:00-8:00 PM Pre-Concert Market-Place: Tibetan food, crafts, and Information Tables Saturday, March 2 Time: 11:00-3:00 PM Kindness Re-Evolution Workshop/Meditation Nawang Khechog MOVED TO: Shaugnessy Heights United Church, 1550 West 33rd Ave., at Granville St. Saturday, March 2 1:30-3:30 Talk and Slide Show: "Tibet 2001" Trans-Himalayan Aid Society Olive Café PRE-FESTIVAL EVENT: Tibetan Cultural Society's New Year Celebration, Saturday February 16, 6:00-11:00 PM, Christ the Redeemer Church, 16613-57A Ave. Surrey, BC Call 604-582-1128 for info and Reservations. |
Main-Stage Performances March 1 & 2, 8:00 PM Britannia Secondary School Auditorium (1001 Cotton Drive), near Commercial Dr. featuring: Semshug Phundha, with Sonam Tashi, a traditional Tibetan music and dance troupe; Nawang Khechog, Grammy-nominated Tibetan flutist; and internationally-renown female Tibetan singers, Namgyal Lhamo and Kelsang Chukie. For tickets, contact Festival Box Office: 604-257-0366 ABOUT THE FESTIVAL Tibet has historically fascinated Europeans and North Americans, attracting them to make often dangerous pilgrimmages to the "Roof of the World," which has been idealized as a spiritual and geographical paradise, a Shangri-La. Recent Hollywood movies have reinforced some of these myths. The event takes place between Tibetan New Year (February 13-27) and Tibetan Uprising Day (March 10, in commemoration of the 1959 Tibetan uprising against Chinese occupation). Throughout the Festival, the public will be treated to a unique opportunity to experience the richness and diversity of Tibetan culture, while exploring the social, political, and historical context of the Tibetan people in an event-packed week, culminating with two major concerts. Some of the most charismatic and entertaining Tibetan artists from around the world will be participating, arriving from India, Holland, the United States...and Regina! During the week, the public will be able to enjoy a number of activities, including: music, dance, art and meditation workshops; art and photography exhibits, talks, slide-shows, and small performances. These events will take place at various venues on and around Commercial Drive, including the Britannia Community Centre, the Vancouver Public Library (Main Branch and Britannia), art galleries, cafes, restaurants, and yoga studios. Special events include a book reading and talks by award winning Tibetan writer and activist, Jamyang Norbu, a slide show by photographer Brian Harris, meditation workshops with ex-Buddhist Monk, Tenzin Tsundu, and art exhibit and workshops with Tibetan sacred artist, Kalsang Dawa. Preceding the concerts at Britannia Auditorium, in the foyer, there will be a Tibetan Market-place of arts, crafts, food and ideas! For more information on the Festival, Call 604-734-7907 To Register for Workshops: Call 604-734-6643 FOR DETAILED SCHEDULE FOR ALL EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS, SEE BELOW, OR DOWNLOAD BY CLICKING ON FILE LOGO |
Special Event at Voda Nightclub (783 Homer), Thursday Feb. 28 8:30 PM: MYSTIC MANTRA The new meets the ancient: the haunting vocals of Tibetan singers Namgyal Lhamo and Kelsang Chukie join the world beat grooves of DJ Jacob Cino of Third Eye Tribe. Jacob Cino is well-known for his original multi-genre electronica that appeals to a diverse dance audience. This unique soireé will be enhanced by ambient visuals, décor, body-painted models, and more. This event is co-presented with Virtú Productions and Club Voda. Tix at the Door: $10. |
Tibetan Cultural Festival "Cultural Survival in the 21st Century Myth and Reality" February 23 - March 2, 2002 Commercial Drive, Vancouver |
Special Event at Voda Nightclub (783 Homer), Thursday Feb. 28 8:30 PM: MYSTIC MANTRA The new meets the ancient: the haunting vocals of Tibetan singers Namgyal Lhamo and Kelsang Chukie join the world beat grooves of DJ Jacob Cino of Third Eye Tribe. Jacob Cino is well-known for his original multi-genre electronica that appeals to a diverse dance audience. This unique soireé will be enhanced by ambient visuals, décor, body-painted models, and more. This event is co-presented with Virtú Productions and Club Voda. Tix at the Door: $10. |
Main-Stage Performances March 1 & 2, 8:00 PM Britannia Secondary School Auditorium (1001 Cotton Drive), near Commercial Dr. featuring: Semshug Phundha, with Sonam Tashi, a traditional Tibetan music and dance troupe; Nawang Khechog, Grammy-nominated Tibetan flutist; and internationally-renown female Tibetan singers, Namgyal Lhamo and Kelsang Chukie. For tickets, contact Festival Box Office: 604-257-0366 ABOUT THE FESTIVAL Tibet has historically fascinated Europeans and North Americans, attracting them to make often dangerous pilgrimmages to the "Roof of the World," which has been idealized as a spiritual and geographical paradise, a Shangri-La. Recent Hollywood movies have reinforced some of these myths. The event takes place between Tibetan New Year (February 13-27) and Tibetan Uprising Day (March 10, in commemoration of the 1959 Tibetan uprising against Chinese occupation). Throughout the Festival, the public will be treated to a unique opportunity to experience the richness and diversity of Tibetan culture, while exploring the social, political, and historical context of the Tibetan people in an event-packed week, culminating with two major concerts. Some of the most charismatic and entertaining Tibetan artists from around the world will be participating, arriving from India, Holland, the United States...and Regina! During the week, the public will be able to enjoy a number of activities, including: music, dance, art and meditation workshops; art and photography exhibits, talks, slide-shows, and small performances. These events will take place at various venues on and around Commercial Drive, including the Britannia Community Centre, the Vancouver Public Library (Main Branch and Britannia), art galleries, cafes, restaurants, and yoga studios. Special events include a book reading and talks by award winning Tibetan writer and activist, Jamyang Norbu, a slide show by photographer Brian Harris, meditation workshops with ex-Buddhist Monk, Tenzin Tsundu, and art exhibit and workshops with Tibetan sacred artist, Kalsang Dawa. Preceding the concerts at Britannia Auditorium, in the foyer, there will be a Tibetan Market-place of arts, crafts, food and ideas! For more information on the Festival, Call 604-734-7907 To Register for Workshops: Call 604-734-6643 FOR DETAILED SCHEDULE FOR ALL EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS, SEE BELOW, OR DOWNLOAD BY CLICKING ON FILE LOGO |
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Tibetan Festival Schedule February 23-March 2, 2002 Sunday, Feb. 24 1: 30-3:00 PM Talk on Tibetan Sacred Art Kalsang Dawa Britannia Library-Learning Resource Centre Sunday, Feb. 24 7:00-9:00 PM Slide Show and Videos Brian Harris Britannia Auditorium, 1001 Cotton Dr. Sat. Feb. 23 Sat. March 2 Art Exhibits: Tibetan paintings, photography Kalsang Dawa, Geoff Browne, and others Cosmopolis Gallery, Olive Café, Dr. Vigari's Gallery Monday, Feb. 25 7:30-9:30 PM Talk/Discussion: "Tibet: Myth and Reality" Jamyang Norbu Olive Café, 1716 Charles St. Monday, Feb. 25 7:00-9:30 PM Tibetan Sacred Art Workshop (1 of 3) Kalsang Dawa Britannia Centre Family Activity Room, 1661 Napier St. Tuesday, Feb. 26 7:00-8:30 PM Book Reading Jamyang Norbu Britannia Library, 1661 Napier St. Tuesday, Feb. 26 8:00-9:30 PM Meditation/Chanting Workshop Tenzin Tsundu Wandering Yogi Studio, 1707 Grant St. Wed., Feb. 27 7:00-9:30 PM Tibetan Sacred Art Workshop (2 of 3) Kalsang Dawa Britannia Centre Family Activity Room Wed., Feb. 27 8:00-10:00 PM Talk/Discussion: "Tibet: Prospects for the Future" Jamyang, Amnesty Intl., Canada-Tibet Committee, UBC SFT Olive Café Thurs., Feb. 28 12:30-1:30 Tibetan Music Concert and Discussion Nawang Khechog, Namgyal Lhamo, and Kelsang Chukie Vancouver Public Library-Main Branch, 350 W. Georgia St. Thurs., Feb. 28 7:00-9:30 PM Tibetan Sacred Art Workshop (3 of 3) Kalsang Dawa Britannia Centre Family Activity Room Thurs., Feb. 28 Tibetan Singing/Music Workshop Namgyal Lhamo, Kelsang Chukie.and Sonam Tashi CANCELLED Thurs., Feb. 28 8:00-10:00 PM Meditation/Chanting Workshop Tenzin Tsundu Wandering Yogi Studio Thurs., Feb. 28 8:30 PM-Closing (about 1:30 AM); artists perform at 10 & 11 PM Electronica Tibetan-World Beat Soiree, co-presented with Virtue Productions Namgyal Lhamo, Kelsang Chukie and DJ Jacob Cino (Third Eye Tribe) Voda Nightclub, 783 Homer St. Friday & Sat., March 1 and 2 8:00-10:30 PM Main-Stage Concert All performers Britannia Auditorium, 1001 Cotton Dr. 7:00-8:00 PM Pre-Concert Market-Place: Tibetan food, crafts, and Information Tables Saturday, March 2 Time: 11:00-3:00 PM Kindness Re-Evolution Workshop/Meditation Nawang Khechog MOVED TO: Shaugnessy Heights United Church, 1550 West 33rd Ave., at Granville St. Saturday, March 2 1:30-3:30 Talk and Slide Show: "Tibet 2001" Trans-Himalayan Aid Society Olive Café PRE-FESTIVAL EVENT: Tibetan Cultural Society's New Year Celebration, Saturday February 16, 6:00-11:00 PM, Christ the Redeemer Church, 16613-57A Ave. Surrey, BC Call 604-582-1128 for info and Reservations. |
Tibetan Singers, Namgyal Lhamo and Kelsang Chukie |
Flutist, Nawang Khechog |
Semshug Pundha, Traditional Tibetan Music and Dance Group |
ARTIST BIOS Semshug Pundha Performing Arts Troupe Semshug Pundha is a traditional Tibetan performing arts group based in San Francisco. They have been trained by former members of the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (based in India), an institution established by the Dalai Lama to preserve, nourish and promote traditional Tibetan culture. Tibetan refugees in India created Semshug Pundha's authentic costumes, from headdress to boots, as well as hand-made musical instruments. Their performance represents authentic centuries-old Tibetan traditions of colourful and entertaining music and dance. Sonam Tashi, Musician Sonam Tashi was born in the Ngari region of western Tibet near Mount Kailash to a nomadic family. At the age of four, he left Tibet to take refuge in India. Sonam studied traditional Tibetan opera, music, and dance at the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts in Dharamsala, India. He came to the United States in 1982, and in 1989, co-founded Chaksam-pa, the North American based Tibetan Dance and Opera Company. Sonam has performed throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe.. Sonam is also a composer of Traditional Tibetan music, his songs appearing in several movie soundtracks, including the acclaimed film, "Windhorse". Nawang Khechog, Musician and Meditation Teacher Nawang Khechog was a Grammy nominee and one of the foremost Tibetan world music composer and musician. He has collaborated with many well-known artists, including Phillip Glass, and R. Carlos Nakai, appearing on prestigious stages around the world. Nawang's music has been used in various documentaries, most recently for part of the sound track of Hollywood's major motion picture 'Seven Years in Tibet.'. Nawang plays a veritable United Nations of native instruments - including Tibetan long horn, Mayan Ocarinas, Didgeridoo, and Tibetan flutes, and performs ethereal overtone chanting. Nawang was also a monk and studied Buddhist philosophy and meditation with the Dalai Lama. Namgyal Lhamo, Singer Namgyal Lhamo is well versed in the songs and dance of the Tibetan opera and folk tradition. She studied, performed and taught at the Tibetan Institute for Performing Arts (TIPA) in Dharamsala (India) from 1964 until 1979. As one of the star performers of the Tibetan Opera she toured extensively with TIPA through the US, Europe and Asia during the nineteen seventies. Today Namgyal Lhamo lives in the Netherlands. With her sister Kelsang Chukie and the male singer Tobden Gyaltso, she formed the Ganchenpa group to promote and preserve the typical classic style of Tibetan singing. Kelsang Chukie Tethong, Singer Namgyal Lhamo's sister, Kelsang Chukie Tethong is a singer of Tibetan Opera, Classical and Folk songs. She studied and performed at the Tibetan Institute for Performing Arts (TIPA) in Dharamsala (India) from 1964 until 1974. As her voice and classical technique was very popular among the refugee community in India, she was the first Tibetan singer to make a record in the early seventies and have her songs in a weekly program on All India Radio. Tenzin Tsundu, Meditation Teacher Born in Tibet, Tenzin entered Sakya Monastery in India at the age of 8. He later entered the Namglay Monastery, and remained there for 27 years, studying Buddhist philosophy, Tibetan writing, and meditaion. His extensive studies have earned him the title of Master of Buddhist Sutra and Tantra. Since arriving in Canada in 1993, he has lived and offered Dharma teachings on Vancouver Island. Kalsang Dawa, Traditional Sacred Tibetan Artist Kalsang Dawa began his studies in traditional Tibetan art in 1985 at the age of 14, in Lhasa, Tibet. He mastered his skills at the Thangka Painting School in Dharamsala, India at the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives. Kalsang immigrated to Vancouver in October of 1998 and continues to paint and broaden his scope as an artist. Kalsang has exhibited his paintings and delivered talks and workshops across North America. Jamyang Norbu, Author and Tibetan Historian Jamyang Norbu is known as one of the best Tibetan writers at work today. His novel The Mandala of Sherlock Holmes won the prestigious Crossword Book Award, India's equivalent of the Booker Prize. He is also the author of Warriors of Tibet, Illusion and Reality, and Performing Traditions of Tibet. Norbu has lectured on Tibetan culture and the Freedom Struggle at more than a hundred various eminent institutions world over. |
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Advance Notice: Gyoto Monks of Tibet, Chan Centre, April 12 |
SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS - Office of Cultural Affairs, City of Vancouver - Canadian Heritage - The Leon and Thea Koerner Foundation - Britannia Community Services Centre - Vancouver Public Library- Fine Arts and Music Division - The Georgia Straight - Shared Vision Magazine - Shout with Joy Productions - Small Potatoes Organic Food Delivery - Ten Thousand Villages Fair Trade Stores |
WORKSHOP INFORMATION For Info or To Register for any workshop, call 604-734-6643 Meditation/Chanting Workshop, with TENZIN TSUNDU Tuesday and Thursday, Feb. 26&28, 2002, 8:00-9:30 PM. At Wandering Yogi Studio, 1707 Grant St. (off of Commercial Drive) Cost: $15 drop-in, or $25 for both sessions. >Tenzin Tsundu will lead a workshop with a focus on Loving Kindness and Compassion. He will explain and teach Tibetan Buddhist techniques of meditation, visualization and chanting of mantras. These workshops are suitable for all levels of experience in meditation. Born in Tibet, Tenzin entered Sakya Monastery in India at the age of 8. He later entered the Namgyal Monastery, and remained there for 27 years, studying Buddhist philosophy, Tibetan writing, and meditation. His extensive studies have earned him the title of Master of Buddhist Sutra and Tantra. Since arriving in Canada in 1993, he has lived and offered Dharma teachings on Vancouver Island. Kindness Re-Evolution Meditation Workshop, with NAWANG KHECHOG Saturday, March 2, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Shaughnessy Heights United Church, 1550 West 33rd Ave. (at Granville ), Vancouver Cost: $20/$15 students/seniors > Kindness, Compassion,and Love: These human values are at the core of humanity's potential for harmonious and happy coexistence with ourselves, with other species and with nature. One of the marvels of being human is that we can nurture and cultivate these human values infinitely. This workshop is about experimenting with this potential of ours. We will engage in movement & walking exercises with kindness & contemplation, chanting of universal love and compassion, discourse on the theme subject and universal dance of kindness. We will also observe a day of kindness for 24 hrs, starting from the beginning of the workshop. This workshops are suitable for all levels of experience in meditation. Nawang Khechog was a monk for 11 years and studied Buddhist philosophy and meditation with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and many other Tibetan masters. He also lived as a hermit, meditating in the Himalayan foothills for several years under the guidance of His Holiness. Nawang is also known as one of the best known Tibetan world musicians, playing a wide variety of wind and percussion instruments including the Tibetan flute. Sacred Tibetan Art Workshop (3 classes) with KALSANG DAWA Sunday, Feb. 24 at 1:30-3:00 PM: Introductory Talk and Slide Show (By donation) Monday, Wed., Thurs. Feb. 25, 28, 29 at 7:00-9:30 PM Britannia Community Centre, off Commercial Drive, Family Activity Room. Cost: Drop-in: $20, All three classes: $50 (materials included) You will be introduced to the various aspects of Traditional Tibetan Thankga Painting, using techniques that have been passed on to Tibetan artists for thousands of years. You will learn and practice the traditional proportions used in creating drawings of the Buddha, and then begin the process of painting the image. The Tibetan method of stretching a canvas will be demonstrated, and you will be introduced to techniques for making "stone colour" pigments. Kalsang Dawa began his studies in traditional Tibetan art in 1985 at the age of 14, in Lhasa, Tibet. He mastered his skills at the Thangka Painting School in Dharamsala, India at the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives. Kalsang immigrated to Vancouver in October of 1998 and continues to paint and broaden his scope as an artist. Kalsang has exhibited his paintings and delivered talks and workshops across North America. Music and Singing Workshop, with NAMGYAL LHAMO AND KELSANG CHUKIE, and SONAM TASHI cancelled THE MUSIC AND SINGING WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELLED For Info or To Register for any workshop, call 604-734-6643 |
