CENTRE CULTUREL KABIR

Montreal, Quebec, H2L 2X4 Canada

Mission Statement

Uniting people through arts and culture by presenting music, dance, literature, poetry and film festivals, fostering discussions to promote diversity and inclusion in the Canadian society.

About This Cause

Kabir Centre is a multi-disciplinary arts organization based in Montreal, contributing to the vibrant pluralistic arts scene of Montreal, Quebec and Canada through its dedication to South Asian Classical arts, especially to its diverse music and dance forms. Acting in the role of presenters, promoters and producers of various artistic events, the centre is in favor of exploring the frontiers in aesthetically pleasing ways between South Asian classical arts and comparable art forms elsewhere in the world. Vision Artistic Vision of the Centre : Produce/Present events with the best artists of classical South Asian music and dance to the public of Montreal and elsewhere in Canada. Promote concerts of fusion of the traditional South Asian Arts and and comparable classical arts elsewhere in the world Promote the exploration of South Asian classical arts beyond the traditional religious frontiers and adapt them to secular and social themes pertinent to the world that we inhabit, including in this context folk music and dance forms. Encourage and promote Canadian artists of a professional standard by presenting them in concerts and using their services in arts appreciation initiatives. Present the best of contemporary South Asian productions in the domain of cinema through the South Asian Film Festival of Montreal (a registered name of Kabir Centre) Social Vision of the Centre : The social vision of the centre, to which its artistic vision is anchored, aims to promote harmony and mutual respect among the members of the South Asian diaspora living in Canada and to build bridges with the larger Canadian society. Important initiatives such as monthly book club discussions (sometimes with the writers being present), biannual poetry sessions and an annual film festival of South Asian films reinforce this vision and make our activities known to a large section of the public.

CENTRE CULTUREL KABIR
305-1819 Boul Rene Levesque West
Montreal, Quebec H2L 2X4
Canada
Phone 1 514 926 4182
Twitter @Kabircentre
Unique Identifier 809771470RR0001