November is now a Hindu Heritage Month in Canada. Metro Vancouver is home to a large and vibrant Hindu community. Hindutva is the third most popular religion in Canada. Diwali, one of the most significant Hindu festivals, falls in either November or October each year.
Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion in his statement said “Canada is the proud home to nearly 830,000 Canadians of Hindu heritage, and no matter where you are in this country, the positive impact of the community can be seen in all aspects of our society. From politics to art, business to medicine, and everything in between, Canadians of Hindu heritage are at the forefront of our continued growth and development.”
Founder of ICA VAncouver Neeraj Kumar said “It is an opportunity for others to learn more about Hindu culture, respect each other more and make a vibrant multicultural & peaceful society in the process.”
Celebrations of Hindu Heritage Month in Metro Vancouver
November is proclaimed as Hindu Heritage Month federally by the Canadian government very recently – starting November 1, 2022. Indian organizations & associations in Vancouver area has started organizing the events to celebrate the heritage. ICA Vancouver supported the celebrations in Port Moody in 2004 hosted by Bharatiya Kala Evam Sahitya Parishad (BKSP)
Hindu Heritage Month Celebrations in 2025
We are planning to host the event in Burnaby in 2025. Please stay tuned…
