The Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) and the ROM’s Friends of South Asia present the third annual South Asian Heritage Day in honor of the third anniversary of the opening of the Sir Christopher Ondaatje South Asian Gallery, located on Level 3 of the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal. With a full day of special events and programming designed to showcase the rich history and incredible cultural diversity of the region, Saturday February 26, 2011 promises something for every taste.
Inspired by the 150th birthday anniversary of Nobel-prizing winning artist/writer/poet Rabindranath Tagore, South Asian Heritage Day features a line-up of art, film, music, dance and children’s activities, including:
Mainstage Tribute to Tagore - 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
The Poetics of Colour - Canadian Premiere in Eaton Theatre - 2:45 pm
Sohan Qadri - Unveiling & Tea with Artist - 4:00 pm
Bright Oriental Star - Video Installation by Rachel Kalpana James
South Asian Heritage Day will also feature special children’s activities, guided tours and dance performances by Sampradaya Dance Academy in the Sir Christopher Ondaatje South Asian Gallery.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Programming for South Asian Heritage Day is included with Museum admission. Adults: $24; Students and seniors with ID: $21; Children: (4 to 14 years): $16; Children 3 & under are free.
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To book a group of twenty or more, and for additional information on private guided tours or group menus, please call ROM Group Sales at 416.586.5801 or email groupsales@rom.on.ca ROM Members already know that the best way to experience the ROM is through Membership. A ROM Individual or Family Membership delivers numerous benefits, including free general admission, newsletters, events, previews, discounts and much more. For additional information or to purchase a membership, call 416.586.5700 or visit click here.
ABOUT FRIENDS OF SOUTH ASIA
Friends of South Asia is a special interest membership group at the ROM that was created to support the activities of the South Asia Gallery, increase public awareness of its outstanding South Asian collection, and provide high-quality South Asia programming to educate people about the rich history of South Asian arts. For additional information or to purchase a membership, call 416.586.5700 or visit click here.
ABOUT SIR CHRISTOPHER ONDAATJE SOUTH ASIAN GALLERY
Located on Level 3 of the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal, this gallery’s approximate 350 objects reflect the ROM’s vast and diverse collections representing the artistic and cultural traditions of South Asia. Nine thematically organized areas present religious objects and sculpture, decorative arts, arms and armour, miniature paintings and textiles spanning over 5,000 years and originating from countries including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tibet and the Maldives.