Bring the whole family for a fun filled day of South Asian history, art and entertainment at the second annual South Asian Heritage Day. Celebrate the anniversary of the Sir Christopher Ondaatje South Asian Gallery with music, films, dance performances, children's activities and more!

Kids Activities
11:00am to 4:00pm
Queens Park Rotunda, Level 1

Enjoy hands-on activities for kids. Take part in a treasure hunt, bring home your own South Asian craft, get tattooed by a henna artist and more!

Main Stage Performances
12:00pm and 2:00pm
Currelly Gallery, Level 1

Free performances featuring:
• Tibetan youth dances, including the famed Yak Dance, performed by the Canadian Tibetan Association of Ontario performing arts group
• Classical Odissi Dance from India performed by members of the renowned Chitralekha Dance Academy
• Dance performance by Voice of Lanka. A traditional Sri Lankan Kandyan dance with drummers and a low country Sri Lankan dance with a modern touch.

Film Screening
1:00pm
Eaton Theatre, Level 1B

Special film presentation of Gemini Award winner Cyrus Sundar Singh’s Painted Nation, a look at the rapidly vanishing tradition of India’s street art. Special Q&A with the film makers following the screening.

Music in the Gallery
11:00am, 1:00pm and 3:00pm
Sir Christopher Ondaatje South Asian Gallery, Level 3

Enjoy South Asian music as Flutist Ajanthie Mathanakaran performs the "Bansuri" while guests explore the gallery.

Story Telling
1:15pm and 3:15pm
Sir Christopher Ondaatje South Asian Gallery, Level 3

1:15pm - Award winning Pakistani author and storyteller Rukhsana Khan who will share tales from India, Persia and the Middle East along with her own writings
3:15pm - British author Navjot Kaur, whose first book A Lion’s Mane celebrates the many connections we share as global citizens while exploring Sikh Identity

Gallery Tours
11:00am, 1:00pm and 3:00pm
Sir Christopher Ondaatje South Asian Gallery, Level 3

Enjoy a tour of the Sir Christopher Ondaatje South Asian Gallery!

Lecture and Book Launch
3:00pm
RBC Glassroom, Level 4

The Friends of South Asia are proud to co-present the Canadian book launch of esteemed Pakistani poet and artist Sadequain Naqvi’s Rubiyat Sadequain Naquash in collaboration with the Sadequain Foundation of California who is celebrating the Foundation’s 25th Anniversary.

Dining
11:00am to 4:30pm
Food Studio, Level B1

Enjoy delicious meals made from the freshest organic and seasonal ingredients at Food Studio, the ultimate family destination for healthy menu options in an earth-friendly environment.

Tempt your tastebuds with a special selection of South Asian treats including:

Vegetable Pakoras with Tamarind Chutney ($3.95)
Yellow Lentils with Saffron Basmati Rice & Mango Pickle ($6.95)
Lamb Vindaloo with Saffron Basmati Rice & Cucumber Raita ($8.95)
Fresh Naan ($1.50)
Masala Chai ($2.50/12oz)
Cardamom Rice Pudding ($2.95)


Shopping
10:00am to 6:30pm
ROM Museum Store, Level 1

Find unique gifts for that special someone or take home a memento of your ROM visit at ROM Museum Store.