South Asian Heritage Day at the Royal Ontario Museum
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Samuel Hall Currelly Gallery, Royal Ontario Museum
100 Queen's Park, Toronto ON M5S 2C6

Join the Friends of South Asia Committee at the Royal Ontario Museum for South Asian Heritage Day on February 21, 2009, a special celebration of the diversity, heritage, history, and culture of South Asia while commemorating the first year anniversary of the Sir Christopher Ondaatje South Asian Gallery.

Come and feast your senses on a special day of South Asian programming at the ROM featuring fun and interactive children's activities, story telling by acclaimed children's author Rina Singh, performances by Sampradaya Dance Creations, Swar Sadhana Music School, Carnatic music flautist Ajanthie Mathanakaran, and Punjabi Virsa Arts and Culture Academy! A taste of delectable South Asian cuisine will also be on offer at the Food Studio and C5 Restaurant Lounge . All this in addition to the magnificent exhibits ROM has currently on offer, including the Nature of Diamonds, Mysteries of Ancient Ukraine: The Remarkable Trypilian Culture (5400-2700 BC), Light & Stone: Gems from the Collection of Michael Scott, and the ever popular Dinosaur Gallery.

BUY YOUR TICKETS ONLINE

Use promo code "SAFUN" before February 21, 2009 to access discounted prices as follows:
* Adults $18 (regular $22), Children $11.50 (regular $15), Seniors (65+) / Students (with ID) $14.00 (regular $19): https://websales.omniticket.com/rom/index.cfm
* Discounted FSA family membership $169 (regular $189). Please select "Family Membership" in the first screen and "Friends of "South Asia in the second screen: http://www.rom.on.ca/members/index.php?function=client&action=join

This will surely be a day to remember, so join us for this celebration and please spread the word!

Regards,
Friends of South Asia Committee (ROM)

Friends of South Asia (FSA) is a membership group at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), which supports and facilitates a deeper understanding and appreciation of the diverse and rich history of South Asian arts at the ROM in supporting the Sir Christopher Ondaatje South Asian Gallery, special events, and programs. For more information, please visit
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=57886613704.