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The Hindu celebration invites everyone to join in a journey of faith, culture, and community.
Organized by the Kelowna Hindu Cultural Society and ISKCON Saranagati Temple, the event features a parade from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. That will be followed by festivities including Bhakti Kirtan (devotional singing), yoga, cultural dance performances, vegetarian and plant-based food, a kids香蕉视频直播� play area, and a cow petting zoo.
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