This Fall learn about the history of the South Asian Community in Burnaby. Registrants are invited to join the tours and ask questions of their guides during these interactive, in person experiences.
The presentations are free, but registration is required as space is limited. For more information and to reserve your spot on WebReg or call 604-297-4565.
Schedule
Learn about Islamic tradition, architecture and culture in this educational tour of the Masjid al Salaam mosque, a Muslim place of worship and prayer located kitty-corner from the Burnaby Village Museum.
Location: 5060 Canada Way, Burnaby Check in time: 2:45 pm Time: 3-5:30 pm Register: Online on WebReg or call 604-297-4565
In this talk and tour of the exhibit Truths Not Often Told: Being South Asian in Burnaby, you’ll learn about the history and diverse experiences of Burnaby’s South Asian Canadian communities. Through poetry, plays, family photographs and commissioned art, you’ll discover what makes this community unique.
Location: 6501 Deer Lake Avenue, Burnaby Time: 6-8:30 pm Register: Online on WebReg or call 604-297-4565
The Ismaili Centre, Vancouver (Burnaby) is one of only six buildings around the world, the other five being in London, Lisbon, Dubai, Dushanbe, and Toronto. Each building’s architecture and functionality reflect the places in which they are located. Join this tour to hear about the uniqueness of Ismaili Centres and what makes the site-specific architecture of Burnaby’s Center, special. The Centres are places for spiritual search, broadening intellectual horizons, and fostering an appreciation of pluralism.
Location: 4010 Canada Way, Burnaby Check in time: 10:45 am Time: 11 am-12:30 pm Register: Online on WebReg or call 604-297-4565
