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  1. Downtown #VictoriaBC will be filled with music, colour and tradition on April 11 as the Victoria #BengaliCulturalSociety hosts its first outdoor celebration of #PohelaBoishakh - the #Bengali #NewYear. The #FreeEvent, set for #CentennialSquare at noon, marks a milestone for the local Bengali community, bringing one of its most recognized #cultural traditions into the public square. For the first time in Victoria, organizers will stage the #MongolShobhajatra -a “parade of well-being” recognized by #UNESCO. The procession will feature large, handcrafted masks and vibrant artistic structures, accompanied by drumming and music symbolizing #peace and #unity.

    The parade is expected to begin around 1 p.m. The celebration will also include live Bengali music and dance performances, a food fair showcasing #SouthAsian cuisine, and vendor stalls offering traditional clothing and handmade goods. Organizers say the event is meant to highlight the #diversity of #cultures on #VancouverIsland while offering residents a chance to engage with Bengali traditions.

    vbcscanada.com/
    saanichnews.com/2026/04/05/vic

    #CommunityEvent #CommunityBuilding #CulturalConnecting #SouthEastAsians #AsianMastodon #CulturalEvent #FamilyFriendly #YYJEvents #CulturalFood #CulturalMusic #GlobalSouthDiaspora #AsianDiaspora #VanIsle #ArtsAndCulture #CommunityDiversity

  2. If you're in #VictoriaBC on February 14 - come & see me at #SeedySaturday 2026! I'll be working at the #LifecyclesProjectSociety table & will have #FreeSeeds to give away to folks who stop by!

    Come & get some free seeds from us! Learn more about our nonprofit, sign up for updates or to volunteer with us & get info on our #VictoriaSeedLibrary that we are relaunching at #PublicLibraries in Victoria & surrounding municipalities.

    Victoria Seedy Saturday will be hosted on February 14, 2026 from 11am-4pm, at the Crystal Gardens. Come for seeds and seedlings, garden talks, a kids table & more!

    farmfolkcityfolk.ca/seedy-even

    #SeedsSovereignty #ShareSeeds #TradeSeeds #BuySeeds #SellSeeds #GetYourSeeds #FoodSecurity #FoodSystems #SeedsForTheRevolution #SeedLovers #SeedSavers #CommunityEvent #CommunityBuilding #CommunityConnecting #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #nonprofit #YYJEvents #FamilyFriendly

  3. #VictoriaBC - #ArtShow event happening tomorrow evening at Gage Gallery, in #BastionSquare.

    Long-time collaborator and friend of GWAS(Gorge Waterway Action Society), Anna Bigland-Pritachrd, is participating in a #FreeEvent featuring #LiveMusic and #ArtistTalks. Spend a cozy evening surrounded by #art and #peace 🖼☮️

    🗓Tuesday December 16, 2025
    🕰 7:00pm - 8:30pm
    📍#GageGallery #ArtsCollective

    “An Evening of Art and Song”, featuring performances by Anna Bigland-Pritchard and talks by three Gage #artists.
    #FreeRefreshments will be served.

    #ArtGallery #MeetArtists #YYJArt #LocalArtists #VisualArt #ArtEvents #YYJEvents #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #PNW #ArtHappenings #CreativeArt