50th Anniversary Events 2012

Join us in Celebrating TRAS’ 50^th Birthday in 2012!

Calendar of Events (click on each event title for more information)

The Tibetan Refugees’ Dilemma: between Exile and Accommodation

A Lecture by Dr. John Conway, Professor Emeritus of History at UBC and former TRAS President

Date: Wednesday, January 25
Time: Doors open at 6:30pm; event starts at 7:00pm
Location: Room A122b, Langara College, 100 W. 49^th Avenue, Vancouver.
Cost: Entry by donation (all proceeds go to the Tuting Adult Literacy Project)

 

Momo-Making Demo and Tibetan Meal

Date: Tuesday, February 28

Time: Doors open at 7:00pm; event starts at 7:30pm

Location: Vancouver Tibet Kitchen restaurant, 6591 Fraser St. (at 50^th Ave), Vancouver.

Cost: $20 (cash bar)

 

Tibetan Singing Bowl Concert

Co-sponsored by Banyen Books and Sound.
Megha Shakya, master of Tibetan singing bowl therapy, will demonstrate this ancient form of healing for the body and mind
Date: Wednesday, March 14
Time: Doors open at 7:00pm; event starts at 7:30pm
Location: St. James Hall, 3214 W. 10^th Ave., Vancouver, LOCATION (wheelchair accessible)
Cost: $15 ($10 students/seniors/low income) cash/cheque preferred

Nepali Film Night Featuring “Sherpas – the True Heroes of Mount Everest”

Hosted by Reel Causes

Date: Wednesday, April 11
Time: Doors open at 6:00pm; film starts at 7:00pm
Location: VIFF VanCity Theatre, 1181 Seymour St., Vancouver, LOCATION
Cost:$15. Tickets can be purchased online here ($2 handling fee) or at the door. 

Please Note: This film has not been classified by Consumer Protection BC, admittance restricted to 19+. 

100% of ticket sales will be donated to the Rural Empowerment and Development Initiatives (READI) Nepal to fund a project to educate marginalized children in Humla District.

Musical Evening and Nepali Meal

Join us for an evening of live music with local musicians and a delicious Nepali dinner at Vancouver’s wonderful Café Kathmandu.

Date: Wednesday, May 9
Time: Doors open at 6:30pm; event starts at 7pm
Location: Café Kathmandu, 2779 Commercial Dr. (near 12th Ave), Vancouver.
Cost: $20 Tickets in advance only. (Cash bar at event) Phone 604-224-5133 or email info@tras.ca
$20 will pay for your Nepali dinner; our three talented musicians have offered their entertainment free to help raise funds for the TRAS/READI Nepal education project in the remote district of Humla, the poorest in Nepal.

Book your tickets early as we expect the dinner to sell out!

TRAS’ 50^th Annual General Meeting

Date:Wednesday June 6

Time: Doors 7:00pm; meeting starts at 7:30pm

Location: Tsengdok Monastery, 1502 Angus Drive, Vancouver.

 

Trans-Himalaya: Tibet, Nepal, India – A photography exhibit by Marion Tipple

A month-long exhibit showcasing TRAS Director Marion Tipple’s stunning photographs of the Himalayan region

Dates: September 1 – 28
Location: Moat Gallery, Vancouver Public Library Central Branch.
Cost: Free

South Asian Film Festival Canada

A festival of the best films and documentaries from India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Kashmir, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and the Maldives

Dates: October 31 – November 4
Visit www.saffcanada.org for details

Gala Dinner
Celebrating 50 Years: 1962 to 2012

Come and celebrate with us!

Date: Saturday, November 3

Time: 6:30pm

Location: Riverside Banquet Hall,14500 River Rd., Richmond, BC, LOCATION

Cost: $50 per ticket ($35 student/low income)