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INDIA 75 IN CANADA

ICAC is excited to celebrate 75 years of India’s Independence in Canada starting
August 15, 2021 – August 15, 2023.



Indo-Canada Arts Council (ICAC) strives to work and get continued support from
various individuals and organizations, including government and non-government
agencies, to enrich our community with artistic values and cultural heritage.



JUNE 21


INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA

Following its inception at the United Nations General Assembly in 2014, ICAC
takes pride in conducting the annual International Day of Yoga at majestic
Niagara Falls.



15th August


INDIA DAY

ICAC conducted the first ever Indian Flag Hoisting at Niagara Falls and
illumination of Niagara Falls in Indian tricolors on August 15, 2020 to
commemorate 74th India Independence Day



A Red Carpet Event


CREATORS GALA

Recognizing the artistic and creative talent.



Oct- Nov 2023


DIWALI RAZZMATAZZ

Originating in 2015 as Diwali RazzMatazz from Mississauga Celebration Square has
grown into the largest FREE Diwali festival series in Canada, held annually
during the month of October & November celebrating Diwali festivities.
MISSISSAUGA - NIAGARA FALLS - BRAMPTON - OTTAWA - TORONTO - MARKHAM




DIWALI GALA DINNER

Time to celebrate and thank our supporters, sponsors, volunteers & contributors.




INDIA 75 IN CANADA

ICAC is excited to celebrate 75 years of India’s Independence in Canada starting
August 15, 2021 – August 15, 2023.



Indo-Canada Arts Council (ICAC) strives to work and get continued support from
various individuals and organizations, including government and non-government
agencies, to enrich our community with artistic values and cultural heritage.







ABOUT ICAC

Founded in 2014, ICAC is a federally registered not for profit organization
under Canada Corporations and is a non-government, non-partisan, and
non-religious Organization.

Starting 2017, ICAC recognizes the partial funding support from the Celebrate
Ontario funding program by the Government of Ontario and Canadian Heritage
funding program of Building Communities through Arts & Heritage By the
government of Canada for Canada Diwali RazzMatazz Festivals.

ICAC is governed by a volunteer board of directors and guided by an advisory
board comprising community members who have vast experience and varied interests
with their knowledge, skills, and influence within their professional work and
social circles. These individuals excel in their fields, be it volunteer work,
arts, finance, media & marketing, education, technology, or social work.


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ABOUT CANADA DIWALI RAZZMATAZZ

DRZMZ brings together arts, culture, food & heritage in a holistic presentation
of community celebrations. DRZMZ also hosts the largest and only open air
Dandiya in Canada.

Diwali RazzMatazz Balle Balle – Brampton: Introduced in 2016 for the largest
Hindu community in the city of Brampton partnering with Hindu Sabha and several
other like minded organizations in Peel region and GTA. ICAC founders &
directors had been supporting Hindu Sabha Temple for over decade for their
annual Diwali & Dushera festivities.

Diwali RazzMatazz Fireworks – Niagara Falls: The only official and recognized
Diwali Fireworks in association and partnership with Niagara Parks commission
and city of Niagara Falls were introduced in 2017. In 2018 a full fledged
festival was conducted with cultural performances including musical concerts and
dance performances.

Diwali RazzMatazz Celebrity Experience: 2019 was witnessed by the biggest ever
line up of headliners and performers including Bollywood Actress Nargis Fakhri,
singing sensation Shaan, legendary singer Nitin Mukesh, folk & Punjabi singer
Jassi Jasbir and dandiya dhadkan Nilesh Parmar.

Canada Diwali RazzMatazz: Is now a household name for Diwali celebrations across
Canada being annually held at Mississauga, Brampton, Niagara Falls with annual
festivals. DRZMZ has also made appearances in Markham, Toronto, Ottawa,
Winnipeg, St Catharines with associate programming and musical concerts.

2020 has made Canada Diwali RazzMatazz, a global celebration without any
boundaries, The virtual programming was viewed worldwide and got patrons and
followers across the globe.


KNOW ABOUT OUR TEAM


AJAAY MODI

Chair & Founder - Director


AJAAY MODI

Chair & Founder - Director



With the participation and support of the Indo-Canadian community we are able to
conduct the largest FREE Diwali festival series in Canada. Canada Diwali
RazzMatazz festival series provides platform to over 1000+ artists & performers
with the support and participation of over 400+ volunteers, 50+ organizations
and 30+ committee members. Together we are connecting the community and
enriching people’s life through arts & culture






NIMMI BHATIA

Director - Seniors Affair


NIMMI BHATIA

Director - Seniors Affair



We are always facing a challenge of bringing all the generations in the family
together for celebrations. Canada Diwali RazzMatazz is an opportunity where
there is something for everybody in the family including children, youth,
parents and grand parents.






DR. AZAD KAUSHIK

Immediate Past Chair


DR. AZAD KAUSHIK

Immediate Past Chair



ICAC is a glorious platform of bringing numerous organizations working together
and enriching peoples life with arts & culture. Years of planning and months of
hard work in staging the Canada Diwali RazzMatazz is a showcase of India’s
strength in diversity of largest democracy in teh world.






VINAY GUPTA

Director - Secretary


VINAY GUPTA

Director - Secretary



Canada Diwali RazzMatazz is a fantastic initiative of ICAC bringing the South
Asian community across Canada together in celebrating Diwali, also known as
festival of lights. The festival helps in connecting teh younger generations
stay connected to artistic roots & cultural heritage.






RATIKA MODI

Founder & Artistic Director


RATIKA MODI

Founder & Artistic Director



Our mission at ICAC is to collaborate and connect the artists & performers from
India & Canada in joint productions of performing and visual arts. We are
delighted to provide platform for hundreds of young children and youth within
community to showcase their talent and share the stage with some of the biggest
legends and glamorous stars






SHIVANI PARSHAD

Director - Community Outreach


SHIVANI PARSHAD

Director - Community Outreach



Its our pleasure at ICAC to host thousands and thousands of families and freinds
to come and celebrate Diwali as one big community and family. We take pride in
hosting the largest Diwali festival series in Canada.







Canada Diwali RazzMatazz


COMMITTEE

 * Sudhir Anand – Festival Chair
 * Amar Bhatia – Chair Finance & Funding
 * Bharatindu Goyal – Chair Logistics
 * Rajesh Parshad – Chair Vendors & Booths
 * Tripta Goyal – Chair Volunteers & Training
 * Sumit Narula – Chair Artists & Stage
 * Deepak Shamnani – Chair Artist Travel & Stay
 * Sharad Goyal – Chair Security
 * Dr Azad Kaushik – Past Festive Chair



Canada Diwali RazzMatazz


COMMITTEE

 * Dr. Lucky Lakshmanan
 * Dr. Sadhna Joshi
 * Mr. Ajit Jain
 * Mr. Amar Bhatia
 * Mr. Amit Goyal
 * Mr. Balraj Deol
 * Mr. Bhavin Shah
 * Mr. Chanchal Chakrabarty
 * Mr. Hemant Panwar
 * Mr. Kuldeep Sharma

 * Mr. Naresh Chavda
 * Mr. Parvesh Sangwan
 * Mr. Rajesh Khurana
 * Mr. Ray Gupta
 * Mr. Sanjeev Malik
 * Mr. Sudhir Anand
 * Mrs. Kanan Bhatt
 * Mrs. Manisha Madan
 * Mrs. Neelam Pandiputra
 * Mrs. Vaishali Panwar




COORDINATORS & VOLUNTEERS

 * Mr. Ajay Sharma
 * Mr. Amit Sharma
 * Mr. Ashish Mathur
 * Mr. Bharatindu Goyal
 * Mr. Deepak Pandey
 * Mr. Rajesh Parshad
 * Mr. Sanjiv Aggarwal
 * Mr. Sharad Goyal

 * Mr. Sumit Narula
 * Ms. Anvika Narula
 * Ms. Deeksha Sharma
 * Ms. Rashmi Mathur
 * Ms. Shivani Sharma
 * Ms. Simrin Getlekar
 * Ms. Supriya Modi
 * Ms. Tripta Goyal




OUR VOLUNTEERS


VOLUNTEERS ARE THOSE WHO WORK SELFLESSLY AND BECOME THE UNSUNG HEROES OF A
SUCCESS STORY. ICAC RECOGNIZES THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS
WHO HAVE BEEN PART OF ICAC’S CULTURALLY RICH AND ARTISTICALLY EMPOWERED
CONTRIBUTIONS. WE ARE GRATEFUL TO THE NUMEROUS VOLUNTEERS WHO HELP US MANAGE THE
FESTIVAL. ICAC IS COMMITTED TO EDUCATING AND MOTIVATING YOUTH TO VOLUNTEER AND
EMBRACE THE IMPORTANCE OF GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY. ICAC DEVELOPS LEADERSHIP
QUALITIES WITH PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND MOTIVATION THROUGH ITS VARIOUS EVENTS
AND FESTIVALS.

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OUR PROUD SUPPORTERS

ICAC has the pleasure to work with various community members and organizations
who believe in similar vision and values to promote and support arts and
culture. Without their initial support, commitment, and encouragement, ICAC
would not have been able to cast an impact in the community in such a short
time.

ICAC thanks all the affiliates and partners who have made our endeavors turn
into a reality and encourage active participation and contributions.

 * Asian Connections
 * CMR 101.3 FM
 * Hindu Cultural Society of Manitoba
 * Hindu Heritage Centre – Mississauga
 * Hindu Mandir – Montreal
 * Hindu Sabha – Brampton

 * Indo-Canada Cultural Association – Saskatoon
 * ISCKON – Brampton
 * Jadoo Entertainment Dance Company
 * Metroland Media
 * Mississauga Arts Council
 * Mississauga Celebration Square

 * Mississauga Ram Mandir
 * Orillia District Arts Council
 * Panwar Music & Dance Academy
 * Shiamak Dance Institute – Toronto
 * Shilompoli Dance Shethra
 * Siva Foundation – Chennai, India

 * South Asian Weekender
 * Streets Alive Productions
 * SVBF – Canada
 * The Weekly Voice
 * Veenalayam Temple of Music
 * World Brahman Samaj

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WE’RE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR WAYS TO PARTNER WITH COMMUNITIES AND THEIR LEADERS,
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About ICAC

Indo-Canada Arts Council is an organization working towards the promotion and
development of bilateral exchange of Arts & Culture between India & Canada.

Want to get involved?

If you want to join our team as a contributor, send us an email at the link
below and let’s chat!

info@icacouncil.com

Call Us!

General Enquiries: +1.289.668.7800
Sponsors/Vendors: +1.416.735.4400
Artists/Performers: +1.647.669.1000

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Brampton,
ON L6W 3K6,
Canada

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