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Since
1975, Surrey India Arts Club has been striving for the preservation of Punjabi
Culture in its traditional way. Members of Surrey India Arts Club very well
understand that "Change is Law of Nature". Culture is not a snapshot
in time and should never be looked upon as a static picture. Culture is
something that is directly related with people- masses, folks.
Whenever there is a wave of change in masses, there is a direct impact on
culture. Traditions change over time. What matter at Surrey India Arts Club is
not the change itself but see that change is for good and positive growth of
community and our traditions.
This is really true in country like Canada where everyone is far away from
their roots, their motherland and people, out of their busy schedules, do not
have time to focus their attention on changing traditions and how they affect
our culture overall. Dedicatedly working hard, every member of Surrey India
Arts Club tries to ensure that with very change, people do not forget or loose
the best part of their excellent traditions- especially in field of Folk Dances
of the Punjab namely Bhangra, Giddha, Malwai Giddha, Jhummar and Dhamal.
Additionally, focus is always on promoting youth for participation in folk
songs and learning different folk music instruments of the Punjab.
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