When Your Ears Begin to See, … the Eyes Listen…

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Globally recognized Ghazal/Tabla wizard Cassius Khan and Kathak Dancer Amika Kushwaha, are delighted to present and promote Classical Indian Music and Dance, through the Mushtari Begum Festival for 14 consecutive years, since 2012. Please support this wonderful event which takes place in the Vancouver Lower Mainland, with Massey Theatre as the official Venue Partner. Stay tuned for the 14th annual Festival on Saturday October 4th at 7:00PM!

“The Mushtari Begum Festival has grown over the years and has become recognized as Canada’s most elite festival of Indian classical music.” The Fiji Times, June 18th 2015

“…We are fortunate to experience the varied foods, arts and music (among many other things) that come from living in Canada, a melting pot of different cultures and backgrounds. From coast to coast, each province and territory has their own distinctive traditions and history. Add to that the various ethnicities of many Canadians, including those of the new citizens we welcome every year, and we are never at a loss for new things to do and see. From the Mushtari Begum Festival of Indian Classical Music and Dance in New Westminster, BC to the Glengarry Highland Games in Maxville, Ontario, Canada has got it all (and the best way to get there? the train, of course)….” Via Rail, May 27th 2015

Best Arts Festival of New Westminster in 2014

The Record Newspaper

“The Mushtari Begum Festival has grown over the years and has become recognised as Canada’s most elite festival of Indian classical music…”

June 18th 2015,, Fiji Times

“…We are fortunate to experience the varied foods, arts and music (among many other things) that come from living in Canada, a melting pot of different cultures and backgrounds. From coast to coast, each province and territory has their own distinctive traditions and history. Add to that the various ethnicities of many Canadians, including those of the new citizens we welcome every year, and we are never at a loss for new things to do and see.  From the Mushtari Begum Festival of Indian Classical Music and Dance in New Westminster, BC to the Glengarry Highland Games in Maxville, Ontario, Canada has got it all (and the best way to get there? the train, of course)….”

May 21st 2015, , Via Rail