Vaisakh, Vaisakha, Boisakh, Baisakh, Bohag, Vaikasi or Gudi Padwa is a month of
the Hindu calendar that corresponds to April/May in the Gregorian calendar. It is also
the first month of the Punjabi, Odia, Assamese, Bengali and Nepali calendar. This
month lies between the second half of April and the first half of May.
Festival of Vaisakh is a showcase of cultural traditions and an opportunity for the rest of
Canada to understand and appreciate age-old traditions of Canadian of Indian origin.
More than anything else, it is a celebration of Canadian multiculturalism.
Overseas Friends of India Canada in collaboration with High Commission of India
celebrated this Hindu New Year at St. Paul High School. Ottawa.
There were many beautiful performances representing various states of India.
The event was a huge success and about 550 people attended.
April 28, 2020
3:30 pm - 6:00 pm (EST)
St. Paul Catholic High School