Join us to celebrate International Women’s Day with us at Trinjan Mela for an afternoon of folk music, poetry, dance and storytelling that centers South Asian women’s voices and experiences.
The stage will come alive with melodies of traditional folk songs, the grace of folk dances like bhangra, the raw emotion of poetry and the warmth of stories passed down through generations. These performances carry histories of resilience, joy, love and transformation, reflecting the lives of South Asian women across time and place. You’ll hear voices that echo the fields of Punjab, the streets of urban India, the rhythms of the diaspora and the quiet strength of women who have carved space for themselves in both tradition and modernity.
Presented in partnership with the City of Abbotsford’s Culture City Program Series and Abby Bhaina Events & Exhibitions Organization, Trinjan Mela gathers our community to honor the cultural strength and contributions of South Asian women. Whether you are reconnecting with your own heritage or discovering these traditions for the first time, there is a place for you here.
The event is free for all. Seating is limited, so early registration is encouraged.
Light refreshments will be provided. All ages welcome!
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Event Details:
Saturday, March 7, 2026
Location: Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford
Time: 2:00pm to 4:00pm
03/07/2026 – 03/07/2026
02:00 pm – 04:00 pm
Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, BC, V2T 1W7
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For more information, contact Raaynaa Madaan at Raaynaa.Madaan@ufv.ca
03/07/2026