Festival where worlds meet

Report indiansummerfestival.ca 2013 150 10 7 9 500 million ARTISTS DAYS sold-out free public events tv viewers watch superchef shows Sanjeev kapoor’s show 37% 1.5 million 4 growth in ticket people reached through declarations of love for sales since 2012 marketing campaign Shabana Azmi during q&a 2037 likes on facebook 37 workshops, performances & events 1 new indian summer cocktail Indian Summer Festival 2013

Vancouver’s third annual festival celebrating It is the vision of a creative, indian summer the arts, ideas & diversity inclusive, collaborative, warm and diverse society that drives us 2013 The 2013 edition of Indian Summer was defined by our new slogan: all at Indian Summer. Where Worlds Meet. For ten days this summer, ideas, literature and geopolitics went together with fine food, music and celebration. engaged with South Asia as our diverse audience forged friendships, listened to new voices, and shared in the feast for the mind and the senses that has become Indian Summer.

The core of the festival was immeasurably strengthened this year, and “Indian Summer rocks! What a the festival saw record attendance, extensive media coverage and keen fabulous festival. I just loved it. audience engagement. Indian Summer will always be about dialogue, The vision that inspires the team about worlds mingling, and about taking a creative journey to understand and the rest of us is strong and the world we live in, and how it might be—if we shaped it together. here to stay!”

—Deepa Mehta Oscar-nominated Director

“Vancouver can be guaranteed at least ten days of sunshine every year, during the Indian Summer Festival!”

—Philip Steenkamp Vice President External, SFU

“I could see immediately the multi- level value that a festival like this creates. We are proud to be a founding cultural partner.”

“The sun was out and spirits were high for the third annual Indian Summer Festival, a 10-day —Dr. Arun Garg cross-cultural showcase of food, music and ideas. The strongest lineup to date featured President, -India Network more than 150 artists to make up the ‘Where Worlds Meet’ program, comprised of Society everything from food tastings and Bhangra dancing to exchange-of-ideas forums.” —Fred Lee, The Province

2013 Artists & Speakers

Curtis Andrews Yeva Glover Tarun Nayar Gurpreet Singh Mohamed Assani John Helliwell Dr. Kanwal Singh Neel Nathu Lal Solanki Shabana Azmi Lucy Hyslop Mike Nichols Amrita Sondhi Satwinder Bains Anosh Irani DJ Nils Ashwin Sood Shauna Singh Baldwin Zaccheus Jackson Ingrid Nilson Gurpreet Sian Christie Baumgartner Jas Johal Sirish Rao Shiamak Vancouver Dance Team Laurin Boyle DJ Jason Kamoh Nirmala Raniga South Asian Arts Dance Team Sudeep Chakravarti Sanjeev Kapoor Anoushka Ratnarajah Nish Thaver Victor Chan Chanan Khan Suragini Ravindran Jeet Thayil Siddharthas Chaudhary Chugge Khan Mustafa Reza Shelley Tomszyk Josh Chen Gulam Khan Abhishek Roy Neelam Toprani Jillian Christmas Gule Khan Lopa Roy Michael Turner Rohan D’Silva Salim Khan Sanjoy Roy Kelly Urquhart Saugat Datta Geoff Mackenzie Inder Sahans Vikram Vij Chris Duggan Yogacharini Maitreyi Renee Saklikar Shivani Wells Sharada Eswar Deepa Mehta Anakana Schofield Sara Fitzpatrick Charles Montgomery Abi Sharma Naveen Girn Moru Rup Sidhu Gastronomic Journeys

Opening Gala & Dinner by Starlight The stunning Dr. Sun Yat-Sen indian summer Chinese Garden was the setting for For our Opening Gala, Vancouver’s culinary magician Vikram Vij (one of the festival’s Founding Leaders) curated a culinary journey through South our Opening Gala. 500 special 2013 Asia, featuring some of the city’s favourite restaurants. And then there was guests wandered its walkways and the exquisite Dinner by Starlight, our signature culinary event, where Indian bridges as they caught up with old superchef Sanjeev Kapoor and Vikram Vij created a menu that paid tribute friends and made new ones. to the magical combination of India and .

“The opening gala is the place to pose and be snapped in Vancouver during July. Designer and Indian Summer Sunset heritage saris, sunny weather maxis, silk kurtas, sparkling lehengas, luxe anarkalis and dapper suits Cocktail Recipe were on the fashion menu this year.” • Amrut Single Malt Whisky —Manjot Bains, Jugnistyle.com • Chai-infused Syrup • Blood Orange Juice

“How brilliantly alive our city was for the first two weeks of July! Since Indian Summer ended, I wandered downtown aimlessly every evening, trying hard to recapture those exhilarating highs and the full import sank in of how valuable Indian Summer is to the cultural and intellectual life of our city.”

—Anil Patade Cuisine Film industry professional

Deepa Mehta

Jeet Thayil Vikram Vij

Dr. Arun Garg Sanjeev Kapoor

Johanna Wagstaffe & Lien Yeung Music Magicians

Rajasthan Josh with Vancouver friends When half of the audience ends indian summer up crowding the stage for the East Van met Western India at our sold-out concert featuring Rajasthan Josh from the desert town of Jaisalmer and Vancouver musicians Ashwin Sood, finale, and a quiet dinner for the 2013 Rup Sidhu, Sara Fitzpatrick and Tarun Nayar. Their electric and magical musicians turns into an afterparty collaboration brought the house down, and had Mayor Gregor Robertson with 70 people, you know and Consul General Ravi Shankar Aisola take to the dance floor. something’s right.

“These guys are insane!” “Indian Summer is the ability to celebrate as a Canadian —Ashwin Sood everything about my culture— a civilization that’s 3000 years “Vancouver, we feel the love.” old— and the ability to celebrate —Chugge Khan in the context of Canada. It’s a Consul General Aisola Mayor Robertson chance to celebrate both cultures.”

–Jas Johal, Senior Reporter, Global TV

“A wonderful way of showcasing India’s diversity and creating new linkages between Canada and India.”

—Ravi Shankar Aisola, Consul General of India in Vancouver

“A remarkable meeting of East and West.” Chugge Khan & Rup Sidhu —The Georgia Straight

Nathu Lal Solanki

Tarun Nayar Sara Fitzpatrick

Ashwin Sood

Music Moru Desserts by Nanak Foods Well-being Weekend

Yoga, heath talks & wellness workshops It was all about well-being of the indian summer body, mind and soul. By combining Over a beautiful sunny weekend, attendees of our yoga and well-being workshops stretched their spines and calmed their minds with some of the thousand year-old teachings with 2013 best teachers and speakers from Vancouver and India. With several forms modern discoveries, the well-being of yoga on offer, talks on health, nutrition, de-addiction and Ayurveda, weekend pointed to what an head massages and delicious organic snacks by Nature’s Path, it was food intelligent way of life might be. for the soul and the body.

“The Well-being Weekend was beyond perfect. I was really “Put on those sheer Lululemon pants and break out the moves for a hip- blown away by the quality of the teachers that were there. hop yoga class. Or… treat yourself Thank you so so so much, it really was such a gift to me.” to meditation classes, listen to some —Sara Nares, Yogini sacred sounds, and sample several types of yoga, including laughter.”

­­—Shawn Conner, The Vancouver Sun

“Indian Summer brings together leading thinkers and artists in collaborative dialogue about Well-being contemporary issues and bridges the diverse cultures of India and Canada.”

—Gregor Robertson Mayor of the City of Vancouver, BC Ideas Series

Talks, debates & dialogue At the core of the festival is the indian summer exchange of ideas. Powerful Brainy, electric and creative, the Ideas Series saw some of the finest minds from Canada, the US and South Asia coming together. Twenty five thinkers thinkers, filmmakers, actors and 2013 explored everything from hidden histories, hybrid cultures, and happy cities to wordsmiths conversed, as ideas geopolitics, literature and urban underbellies. What was particularly heartening clashed and sparkled on stage. was the audience – at the end of each talk, an engaged, garrulous crowd lingered on, proving that the art of conversation is alive and well.

“I have no right to miss Vancouver, but I do, I do, I do... “

—Jeet Thayil Award-winning poet & novelist

Naveen Girn Ideas “Where worlds meet is a clash of ideas – hopefully those that are opposing – with a level of conflict, provocation, and disturbance. From this, one comes out with more questions, not necessarily answers, but a feeling of digging deep.”

Dr. Neel Renee Saklikar Gurpreet Singh —Anosh Irani Acclaimed novelist & playwright

“I want Vancouver to be part of a global dialogue and for all of us to be fully engaged with Asia.”

—Sandy Garossino Jeet Thayil Deepa Mehta Founding festival patron

“Indian Summer has developed a reputation for attracting some terrific writers and this year is no exception.” —Charlie Smith, The Georgia Straight Sudeep Chakravarti Jas Johal

Lucy Hyslop Victor Chan Charles Montgomery Dr. John Helliwell Shabana Azmi Sanjoy Roy

Michael Turner Anosh Irani Anakana Schofield Rup Sidhu Shauna Singh Baldwin Satwinder Bains

Curtis Andrews Mohamed Assani Anoushka Ratnarajah Sharada Eswar Jillian Christmas Zaccheus Jackson Community Engagement

Indian Summer in the Park Historic Victory Square Park indian summer came alive on a July summer This year we took the festival to the people with a full evening of free outdoor programming including Laughter Yoga and Bollywood Dance classes, and a evening, once more becoming 2013 screening of the award-winning film Little Zizou. It was important to have a free the heart of Vancouver. The celebration in the heart of the city, offering families and communities a chance to energy was palpable, inviting celebrate. We welcomed residents of Gastown, the downtown Eastside, tourists everyone who passed by to be and casual passersby to share a laugh, a dance, and our common space. Some 1,000 people flowed through the event, making it a roaring success. a part of the celebrations.

“Take a look around at the demographics of who came to “I never realised how beautiful this park was until today. Just look at this event. You see a lot of worlds colliding and I like that. all these people out here on a The Indian Summer Festival is not just for Indian people, Friday night, eating Indian food, but also for the entire city.” breaking Bollywood moves... this —Riaz Meghji, Host, Breakfast Television is just fantastic. We need more of this.”

—Vikram Vij Celebrity Chef

Community “The Indian Summer Festival has quickly become a fan favourite in the city, allowing Vancouverites and visitors to enjoy the best of South Asian arts, culture, food and heritage,”

—Wai Young, Minister of Parliament (Vancouver South)

Nish Thaver

Suragini Ravindran Activating Public Spaces

Free dance & yoga classes There is no one word to describe indian summer the participants of the free dance Hundreds of curious passersby, office-goers, local residents, shoppers and dance lovers joined us every evening to try out free Bollywood and classes. Young, old, from every 2013 Bhangra moves and Hip-hop Yoga grooves. This is the third year we possible ethnicity and level of have activated the atrium of the iconic Woodward’s complex, drawing skill, they all came together to participants of all ages and ethnicities. It all goes to show that a good delight in dance. shimmy can erase all borders!

“I think what the Indian Summer Festival is doing, is bringing our art out in the way we tell it, not just to the community, not just to the diaspora, but also to the mainstream. I think it’s fabulous.”

—Shabana Azmi Indian cinema icon and humanitarian

“Indian Summer allows members of the Indo-Canadian community to share their traditions with Cana- dians of all backgrounds and lets all participants reflect on ways in which Indian culture and heritage have enriched the Canadian mosaic.”

—The Honourable James Moore Minister of Canadian Heritage and Chris Duggan Official Languages

“A magical and colourful celebration filled with food, culture, music, art, beautiful people and lots of fun.” —Meharoona Ghani, mybindi.com

Dance Gurpreet Sian Media & Promotions

Major Media Partners

• CBC Radio & TV • The Vancouver Sun • The Province • OMNI TV • R J1200

Additional Media Coverage

The Globe and Mail, The Georgia Straight, CTV, Global TV, CKNW, Shaw TV, City TV, 24 Hours, WE Vancouver, Vancouver Courier, South Asian Woman, Jugnistyle. com, MyBindi.com, Indo-Canadian Voice, GEIST, North Shore News, Fairchild TV, The Peak, Vancouver Desi, Good Life Van, Miss604, Hindustan Times, Vancity Buzz, Huffington Post and more!

media reach S6 • BRITISH COLUMBIA I THE GLOBE AND MAIL • SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 2013

ON CULTURE Indian Summer comes early 1.5 million Yes, there will be food and dance, but this festival of Indian culture aims to strike up a loud conversation

...... listings & mentions nail down the demographic of who attends; it’s just so diverse – in terms of ethnicity, socio-eco- nomic background and age. They each display an infectious intel- lectual curiosity and have a wide MARSHA LEDERMAN range of interests. Over lunch at 500+ [email protected] an Indian restaurant, Ms. Byspal- ko pulled facts out of the air – ...... “one in five lentils consumed in VANCOUVER India is from Canada,” she offered ...... over daal. And later: “India print materials n case you needed reminding – invented zero.” Iand boy, did we ever this week – Ms. Byspalko grew up in the that summer is here, the festivals suburbs north of Toronto; her fa- are coming fast and furious. This ther is a head hunter, and her weekend, the Vancouver Interna- mother works in health care. Mr. tional Jazz Festival wraps up with Rao was born in Bangalore; his free concerts at David Lam Park family moved to Mysore and went 15,000 and then at Granville Island on off the grid when his father quit Canada Day. The excellent Danc- his corporate job. His mother, he ing on the Edge Festival marks 25 explains, is the over-60 swim years beginning Thursday. The champion of India; his brother venerable Vancouver Folk Music researches king cobras. Mr. Rao Festival boasts another fabulous was going to be a mountain guide lineup this year, including Natalie but was drawn to publishing. Maines and Steve Earle. I could go The couple has made their on. This city – this province – is Sirish Rao and Laura Byspalko, founders of the Indian Summer Festival, figure Vancouver can use a little bit of omnivorous approach to culture festival-blessed. India’s argumentative culture. DARRYL DYCK FOR THE GLOBE AND MAIL a guide for this festival – which Two years ago, a new festival isn’t all deep-thinking philoso- entered the fray – fast and got me thinking about things I Rao was able, with Ms. Byspalko, it’s all around the country – all phy. You will also find music curious. The Indian Summer Fes- took for granted.” to put together an impressive in- around India. And India itself is (Rajasthan Josh will collaborate tival, launched after only six This constant questioning augural event, with guests that troubled,” said Mr. Chakravarti, with Delhi 2 Dublin’s Tarun Nayar, months of planning, bills itself as would prove handy when the year including Yann Martel and who moved from Delhi to Goa in beatboxer Rup Sidhu and percus- a festival of arts, ideas and diver- couple, trying to figure out their Bollywood legend Tabu discuss- 2004 and has since published five sionist Ashwin Sood), food (Vik- sity. lives – would they live in Canada ing the film version of Life of Pi. books. “Everything is intercon- ram Vij brings his own brand of “The ideas are really impor- or India? – decided to create a There were also panels on sub- nected and … you don’t need that fusion to the opening gala) and tant,” said co-founder Sirish Rao. Vancouver festival exploring Indi- jects such as “defining diaspora.” ring of fire to persist, you need dance, with a bunch of free “There’s a kind of stereotype you an culture, allowing them to This year, authors, thinkers and that ring of fire to cool.” classes including – ready for more encounter worldwide about In- spend time in each place. other cultural leaders will discuss Mr. Chakravarti says it’s impor- fusion? – hip-hop yoga. dia: ‘Oh yeah, you guys like to “We wanted to inject a little issues such as hybrid cultures and tant to have the kind of dialogue “That democracy across disci- dance and eat food.’” good friction that we think is what makes for urban happiness? offered by this festival. “Enjoy plines also reflects what we want The festival is the brainchild of there in the garrulous, argumen- Sudeep Chakravarti – whose cred- your music and your culinary arts to do with this: as many voices, as Mr. Rao and his now-wife Laura tative culture that’s India,” said its include former editor-at-large – for heaven’s sake, please do. But many disciplines,” said Mr. Rao. Byspalko. They met in 2008 at a Mr. Rao. “I think Vancouver is a for Rolling Stone India and cre- let’s think about it all. Let’s soak “If there’s one thing we can do to publishing house in Chennai, In- really thinking city. It’s got a lot of ator of the India Today Conclave – up all of it: the fun, the problems, mimic India in Vancouver in its dia. She was on an internship interesting, creative people, but will speak to this question: What the solutions, the issues, the makeup, it’s just baffle the hell while studying for her master’s we just don’t dialogue enough. will become of South Asia? exchange of ideas.” out of people with diversity.” degree in publishing at Simon And loudly enough. So being a lit- “India right now has a sort of Ms. Byspalko, 32, and Mr. Rao, ...... Fraser University, and Mr. Rao tle more boisterous and a little ring of fire around it. … There’s 37, want the festival to grow and The Indian Summer Festival runs showed her the ropes. louder wouldn’t be a bad thing.” Pakistan, which is in trouble. Af- increasingly represent “the July 4-13 at various venues including “Laura was infuriating because Drawing on his experience and ghanistan – troubled. Nepal – broader soup of culture that we SFU’s Goldcorp Centre for the Arts she’d always ask why,” said Mr. contacts from his years at the sto- troubled. Bangladesh is quite all share” (Mr. Rao’s description). and Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Rao this week. “And it suddenly ried Jaipur Literary Festival, Mr. troubled. Sri Lanka is troubled. So They are thrilled that they can’t Chinese Garden.

WEATHER Weekend could see heat records fall in Lytton and Lillooet

GNS. Well prepared...... British Columbia residents will close,” he said. be trading their rain gear for “There are a lot of cold lakes swimwear this long weekend as yet, and some moisture we have temperature records of 44.4 to evaporate. But if there was any degrees could tumble. time of year, this would be it.” A special weather statement Lytton and Lillooet often com- issued by Environment Canada pete for the temperature hot has warned residents from Prince spots across the country during Media & PublicGeorge, in central B.C., right Outreachthe peak of summer. down to the Canada-U.S. border Normally, B.C.’s summer weath- that the heat is about to be er doesn’t start to heat up until turned up. the second week of July. While “A massive ridge of high pres- the heat’s early arrival isn’t that sure will develop on the Canada unusual, the ridge is, Mr. Lund- Day weekend. The ridge will quist said. bring hot air from the desert The hot weather is expected to southwest of the U.S. to the B.C. peak Tuesday and break by Interior,” the alert said. Wednesday. Just last week, torrential rains The potential for record heat The buzz was brilliant! Unless indian summer Painting the town andorange flooding in the East Koote- also worries health officials in nay caused some people to be B.C. evacuated, while rain-swollen Health officers from Vancouver rivers in many areas of south- Island, Fraser Health and Van- eastern B.C. threatened to over- couver Coastal authorities have you lived under a rock, you flow. issued a list of ways to stay cool. The media community in VancouverBut temperatures this embraced weekend Key advice includes us drinking wholeheartedly, from are predicted to surpass 32 plenty of fluids, staying out of degrees in many areas of B.C.’s the sun at peak hours and spend- coast. ing time – several hours if possi- heard about Indian Summer our wonderful media partnersForecaster to Dougthe Lundquist larger said ble – in journalistican air-conditioned community. Our six- Friday that it will get even hotter facility. in the Okanagan and most of the Those most at risk from severe 2013 southern Interior. heat are seniors and infants, peo- week media campaign resulted“One of myin colleagues 72 e-mailed featuresple with heart, lung including or kidney numerous double from various sources. Word of me and said, ‘Let’s watch that conditions and those who aren’t 44.4, the hottest-ever tempera- able to leave their homes. ture in Lytton and Lillooet.’ So ...... spreads and over 500 listings,that was mentions,set in 1941. We could get The TV Canadian and Press radio spots. We painted the festival went out in print, TV, JUSTICE the city orange with our bus ...... shelter posters, transit ads,...... digital billboards, Case prompts bers reported the alleged inci- dents to authorities and were radio, social media and good changes to policies prepared to testify. posters and thousands of postcards and programs.Ms. Turpel-Lafond’s report, The When the heat turns up, protecting children Impact of Criminal Justice Fund- ing Decisions on Children in B.C., ...... concerned the judicial stay of pro- old-fashioned word-of-mouth. you turn up the heat. A horrific child sexual abuse case ceedings against a father in a fam- thrown out of court after police ily of recent immigrants to GNS Graduates – You are national debaters, slam poets, provincial and Crown officials bungled evi- Canada, for whom English was dence has prompted the Criminal not their first language. champions, actors, musicians, and International Baccalaureate Justice Branch to amend its policy The case against the father, who in handling sensitive prosecution faced assault, threatening and scholars: your contribution has just begun. As you step onto cases. incest charges, was stayed when a The Criminal Justice Branch judge ruled the man’s rights were the global stage at the world’s finest said Friday in a statement it has violated because it took too long changed its Child and Vulnerable to get the case to trial. universities, we know that each of you Youth Policy to ensure senior jus- ...... tice officials review cases involv- The Canadian Press will contribute significantly to our world ing children where procedural or investigation barriers could affect ONLINE through truth and courage. a prosecution. The branch and police also de- Have your say veloped mutually accepted guide- Our doors will always be open for you. Do your best through truth and courage lines to address issues of language Now that the Northern Gateway translation requirements. Joint Review Panel is closed for The changes arise after a 2012 submissions, you can voice your report by B.C.’s representative for opinion on the project with us. children, Mary Ellen Turpel- Plot your location on our map Lafond, revealed that 13 sex at tgam.ca/gatewayproject and     abuse-related charges against a tell us how your community father were stayed in January, would be affected by the pro- 2010, even though family mem- posed pipeline. Age

3% <18 45% 19–39 Audience 40% 40–59 12% 60+ ISF2013

Annual Household Income Ethnicity

21% <$35k 53% South Asian descent 35% $35k–$75k 34% British/European descent 32% $75k–$150k 10% Other 12% $150k+ 3% Mixed

Occupation Level of Education

33% Professional or Business 6% Secondary 24% Government or Non-Profit 33% Post-Secondary 14% Student 29% Graduate 12% Self-Employed 31% Post-Graduate 9% Arts Sector 1% Self-Taught 4% Retired 3% Other 1% Homemaker

Festival Demographics

Our audience in numbers For many, Indian Summer is the indian summer place to network. The festival has We always knew that Indian Summer Festival-goers are an incredibly diverse, smart and good-looking bunch. But this time we did some hard- been responsible for the formation 2013 nosed polling and got some numbers back. We were right. Cosmopolitan, of a music band, launching well-educated and with above average income, they are interested in arts business relationships, making and culture, global dialogues, and building a truly diverse community. They overseas connections, and even are impressed by the visionary companies that support Indian Summer. a couple of love stories! Patrons and Friends of the Festival

Community builders and champions of the arts The support we have received indian summer from community stakeholders has Indian Summer is nurtured by a group of far-thinking community leaders who recognize and value the importance of a festival that inspires diversity been immense, and has fostered 2013 and global dialogue, showcases creativity, and engages communities near an atmosphere of celebration, and far. The support and generosity of this select group of patrons and dialogue and cultural pride. friends is invaluable, and we give them our deep thanks.

Patrons Benefactors Family Friends of The Festival Friends of The Festival Hema & Haresh Bhatt Zena & Gregory Henriquez Suman & Ramesh Kashyap Deb & David Barager Alix Brown Jan Whitford & Michael Stevenson Richa & Vik Khanna Nomita & Manish Bharadwaj Sandy Garossino Laurie Neapole & Peter Beresford Nalini & Paramjit Bhui Ramya & VS Narayanan Ashwin Sood Lindsay Brown Goldie & Paul Sangha Anuja & Praveen Varshney Rupa & Dr Hirekatur Gopinath Daphne Wilson Sudha Kshatriya Cynthia Woodward & Richard Ladds Caroline Neufeld & Dan Jackson Anil Patade Jessie & Jas Sandhu Doug & Debbie Side Fernanda Selayzin D’Souza Anibal & Tracey Valente Our Team

Indian Summer Arts Society indian summer ISAS is a Vancouver-based not-for-profit organization whose mandate is to foster cultural collaborations and dialogue between Canada and South Asia, 2013 and within communities in Canada. We value secular, democratic, and non- sectarian principles, and produce the annual Indian Summer Festival to promote intercultural tolerance, understanding and appreciation.

Board of Directors Leadership Council Caroline Neufeld, Chair Lindsay Brown “Thankful to be a part of Indian Shelly Dhawan, Treasurer Designer/Writer, Ouno Design Summer and always more Mandeep R. Dhaliwal Jas Johal impressed each year as it gets Kirby Huminuik Senior Reporter, Global Television bigger and better!” Ashok Mathur Vik Khanna Keshav Mukunda COO, Faronics —Nick Siu, Photographer Mita Naidu Sukesh Kumar Partner, KPMG Founding Leaders Prof. Rowland Lorimer Festival Team “Grateful to have been a part of Sharon Davis Director, CCSP, SFU Sirish Rao, Artistic Director a fantastic team of creative Chair, Room to Read (Vancouver) Mary Schendlinger Laura Byspalko, Managing Director hardworking people.” Dr. Arun Garg Editor, Geist Magazine Anoushka Ratnarajah, Festival Administrator President, Canada India Networking Society Ratana Stephens Anna Bohn, Design & Marketing ­—Anna Bohn, Designer Sandy Garossino C0-CEO, Nature’s Path Foods Tom Delamere, Videographer CEO, Intellex Legal Project Management Anuja Varshney, CA Delaram Arabi, Volunteer Coordinator Dr. Michael Stevenson Praveen Varshney Gopi Pandya, Social Media Assistant “Our province is enriched by President Emeritus, Director, Varshney Capital Corp. Melanie Meyer, Design Assistant multiculturalism and cultural Vikram Vij Shed Simas, Web Design diversity. I want to thank everyone Chef and CEO, Vij’s Inspired Cuisine for making this event a success.”

—The Honourable Christy Clark, Premier of British Columbia Teamwork

Teamwork is a highly versatile entertainment company that produces Sanjoy Roy, Producer 17 performing and visual arts festivals in 21 cities across 11 countries, Kritika Gupta, Associate Producer including the Jaipur Literature Festival. Rahul Sen, Associate Producer (teamworkproductions.in) Ankur Bhardwaj, Associate Producer

Volunteers

Special thanks to all the dedicated volunteers who have given so generously of their time and energy to make this festival possible.

Public Relations Accounts Jive Communications Brian C Jang, CA

Photographers & Videographers Well-being Weekend Curator Tom Delamere, Aziz Dhamani & Nick Siu Tasha Sangha

Box Office Lit & Sound Cabaret Curator Tickets Tonight Rup Sidhu

Printing Dinner by Starlight Coordinator RR Donnelley & East Van Graphics Sandy Pandher Patronage

Do you share our vision? This is an investment in your indian summer community with plenty of perks For an exclusive Indian Summer experience, we invite you to become part of our circle of Festival Friends and Patrons. Joining this circle demonstrates and privileges included. 2014 your commitment as a community builder who values diversity and the arts. Your support plays a key role in our ability to showcase the best of local, national and international talent in Vancouver.

Privileges & Perks $500 $1,000 $2,500 $5,000 Friend Family Friend Benefactor Patron’s Circle “A high of such magnitude was bound to be followed by a thudding let-down, but there’s the Membership to Indian x x x x tantalizing glimmer of the 2014 Summer Arts Society festival in our collective futures.” Invite to festival preview party x x x x with Artistic Director —Anil Patade Film industry professional Concierge ticketing service x x x x & advanced booking “A powerful overview of the Recognition on festival x x x x website & program (individual only) (individual or family) powerhouse South Asian nation’s rich arts scenes.” Tickets to select festival events 2 tickets to 4 tickets to 4 tickets to 4 tickets to of your choice (excluding receptions 2 events 2 events 3 events 4 events —The Province & dinners) 4 8 12 16 Tickets to Opening Gala 2 4 4 4 “A spicy mix of arts, culture and dialogue.” Tickets to Ideas Series 4 4 Talk & Reception —Vancouver Courier

Tickets to exclusive dinner 2 by Vikram Vij

Recognition at festival x events by emcee

vip treatment & priority seating x at select events

Backstage access & personal x introductions to festival guests

Simon Fraser University is delighted to partner with the Indian Summer Arts Society to present the third annual Indian Summer Festival. This event featuring international, national and local organizations and talent fits wonderfully with SFU’s strengths in arts, culture and ideas.” —Andrew Petter, President and Vice Chancellor, Simon Fraser University Sponsorship

Join our circle! Be a part of the explosive indian summer growth of Vancouver’s hottest Join a group of sponsors that values diversity and innovation, and includes several high-profile institutions. Aligning with Vancouver’s most international South festival celebrating the arts, ideas 2014 Asian festival offers high media and public profile, networking opportunities and and diversity! exclusive experiences for your staff and clients. We work closely with you to create custom-made partnerships and one-of-a-kind experiences. Below are our broad sponsorship levels. Let us know how we can tailor one to your organization. level one $150,000 save the date! (x1) • Right to co-brand festival and Title Sponsor company name Minimum 2-3 year commitment • Exclusivity in business category JULY 2014 • Private events for clients/colleagues Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

1 2 3 4 5 6 level two $100,000 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 (x2) • ‘Presented by’ status Presenting Sponsor • Recognition in all promotional material 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 • Multiple media and stage opportunities JULY 2015 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 1 2 3 4 5 level Three $50,000 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Major Sponsor (x4) • Festival-wide recognition 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 • VIP tickets and experiences 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 • Prominent MC and logo recognition

JULY 2016 level four $5,000–$25,000 Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 1 2 3 Event/Series presenting sponsor status • 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Event/Series Sponsor • VIP tickets to event sponsored Levels vary according to event • Prominent MC and logo recognition 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Financial Snapshot

2013 Revenue 2011–2013 Growth Rates

+21% 34% Sponsorship +131% 27% Ticket Sales +27% +42% 24% Government Support +37% +42% 15% Patronage +7% +13%

2011 2012 2013 2011 2012 2013 2011 2012 2013 2011 2012 2013

A diversified revenue base makes Budget Patronage Ticket Sales Sponsorship for a healthy festival. We would like to thank and acknowledge our wonderful 2013 supporters and Thank you partners for sharing our vision of an inclusive, creative, diverse and engaged society. We salute your contributions to community building and in making the third annual Indian Summer a roaring success.

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