Surrey, Vancouver Celebrate 10 Years of Monsoon Fest

The Monsoon Festival of Performing Arts returns to Surrey and Vancouver from August 7 to 17, celebrating its 10th anniversary and the 20th anniversary of the South Asian Arts Society. The 11-day event features theatre, comedy, dance workshops, and a photographic exhibition showcasing the evolution of South Asian arts in B.C. Highlights include the Punjabi play Sikligar, stand-up by The Comic Singh, and free dance lessons in Newton. The festival opens at Vancouver’s Cultch Historic Theatre and continues at venues across Surrey.