Holi 2017 - Festival of Colors
Holi is a spring festival, also known as the festival of colors or the festival of love. It is an ancient Hindu religious festival which has become popular with non-Hindus worldwide. Like every year, INDSA will be hosting Holi at Emily Murphy Park, on Saturday, March 25, 2017 from 12 PM to 4 PM. A ticketed event, with dyes (organic), food, Music (DJ) and the warm spring weather, will surely get you in the colorful mood. Come join us for a few hours in celebration of this rangila festival.Venue/Timing: Emily Murphy Park, March 25th 2017 from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Ticket Price: Members: $5 || Non Members: $10
Non-Members can buy tickets here.
Members can contact any of below executives for their tickets:
Yadvinder (780-902-3328)
Gagan (587-784-5097)
Huba (780-233-6588)
Simran (780-964-533)
Sanat (587-930-5452)
Jhankaar
Credit: Navaneeth, Sumanth, Ziyou & Arena
Posted by Indian Students' Association at University of Alberta on Monday, February 20, 2017
Thank you everybody for making Jhankaar 2017 a huge success!
Jhankaar 2017, INDSA's biggest event of the year, is a multi-cultural night that showcases the beauty and diversity of India. Featuring classical dance and music alongside Bollywood moves and beats, Jhankaar explores India's vast cultural geography and rich cultural history. In past years, Jhankaar has also showcased other cultural traditions, hosting performers from Nigeria, Brazil, Sri Lanka, Ireland and Ukraine etc., and the tradition continues again this year. Don't miss it! Jhankaar is a guaranteed treat for the eyes, ears and heart. Tickets are available with Exec members and also at university infolink centers.
You can also buy tickets here.
Diwali Celebration
Updates:
Credit: Sanghomitra Das, Ziyou Zou,Navaneeth Kamballur Kottayil and Arenna
Posted by Indian Students' Association at University of Alberta on Saturday, October 29, 2016
INDSA presents Diwali 2016, India's biggest and most celebrated festival. Diwali is the one of most important holidays of the year for all Indians. We'll celebrate the festival of lights on 29th October at Dinwoodie Lounge, Students' Union Building, UofA with scintillating performances and cultural programs. Come spend an evening of festivities with friends, family and INDSA.
SPONSORS: ATB Financial
We have arranged a full-fledged evening for you in this Diwali. The program will begin, and the stage will be full of life, with various cultural performances. Our artists are hardworking and dedicated, so you are sure to be entertained and enthralled with some of the best showcases of talent.
Along with performances, we will have fashion show, ramp walk and games.
After dinner and desserts, we will end the night with an open dance floor. Bring your best moves & dance off to some amazing desi beats.
Door Opens: 6:00 PM
Ticket Price: Free for Members | CAD20 for Non-members | CAD25 Ondoor Ticket
To buy ticket online: Click here (CAD 20 + additional service charge for online payment)
Contact for tickets:
Yadvinder (780-902-3328)
Sanat (587-930-5452)
Gagan (587-784-5097)
Huba (780-233-6588)
This event will be photographed and videoed. If you have any concerns, please send us an email at indsa <AT> ualberta DOT ca
Freshers' Welcome Night 2016 - Parichay
Updates:Here are the photos of our Freshers' Welcome Night. Photo Credits: Sanghamitro Das and Navaneeth Payyanur.
Photo Credits: Sanghamitro Das and Navaneeth Payyanur
Posted by Indian Students' Association at University of Alberta on Saturday, September 24, 2016
INDSA and ATB Financial present its annual Freshers' Welcome Night - Parichay, a gathering for new and old faces to meet and mingle. Mr. and Ms. Fresher activity along with games (with prizes) will serve as introductions, while singing, dancing and other performances entertain all of us.
Come celebrate the Indo-Canadian culture, while you dine on some of the finest Indian cuisines. The night will end with a Bollywood DJ Night at Squires.
Venue/Timing: Dinwoodie Lounge, Students' Union Building, UofA - 24th Sept 2016 from 6:30pm to 11:59pm
Ticket Price: Free for Members || CAD10 (Early Bird) till 22nd Sept || CAD15 from 23rd Sept
Tickets/Memberships:
Online:
For membership Click Here
For early bird ticket Click Here
Or you can contact any of below executives:
Yadvinder (780-902-3328)
Gagan (587-784-5097)
Huba (780-233-6588)
Membership-fee is CAD20 for one year. Membership benefits for 2016-2017 will be updated soon. For last year benifits, please visit here.
Facebook Event Page: Click Here.
Purna Swaraj - Independence Day Celebration
We'll celebrate India's Independence Day this year on 15th August from 5.30 PM at Dinwoodie Lounge, SUB. Join in the celebration of Independence, not only the India's one but the whole sub-continent's. Get to know about the cultural history and background of the Independence. We'll also have lovely dancing and singing performances. We'll have light snacks during the event for the audience. INDSA offers this complimentary event as a tribute to our country. Hence, entry is free for all. We sincerely expect your gracious presence. See you!
Annual Summer Trip 2016 - Jasper
Here are photos from our trip. Picture Credits: Sanghamitro Das, Prashant, SwetaPadma, Japmeet and Yadvinder.
arranged by INDSA at UofA. You can share more pics at indsa@ualberta.ca, we will add it to the album!
Posted by Indian Students' Association at University of Alberta on Saturday, July 2, 2016
This is a wonderful opportunity to catch up with the Indian Student Community in Edmonton and also students from other countries. However, this trip is not restricted to just students. Anyone is welcome! We will be providing breakfast and evening snacks during the trip. Here's our full itinerary:
UofA - Arrive at - 5:30 AM
Maligne Canyon - 11 AM to 12 PM (Sightseeing)
Pyramid & Patricia Lake - 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM (Sightseeing)
Jasper Downtown - 1:45 PM to 3:00 PM (Explore downtown and Lunch)
Jasper National Park - 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM (Sightseeing)
Athabasca Falls - 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM (Sightseeing & Hike)
Return UofA by 11:30 PM
Trip Cost:
INDSA Members - CAD 90 [Fixed]
Non-INDSA Members
CAD 90 [Early Bird - valid till June 25th]
CAD 100 [Late - after June 25th]
Registration & Payment:
Pay by cash to one of the executives:
Yadvinder: +1 (780) 902-3328
Sanket: +1 (587) 597-8080
Sanat: +1 (587) 930-5452
Gagan: +1 (587) 784-5097
Hurry up folks! We have limited seats. So register soon and make payment to confirm your seat.
For Registration, please click here. Note: Your registration is only complete once you have made the payment.