Vancouver Indian Community Collective is inviting the whole community to stand together in a peaceful protest taking place this weekend at Vancouver Arts Gallery Square to show the solidarity with the victims & their families.
The organizers are requesting the Indians in Vancouver to come and show we care and share about it on social media using the hashtag #VancouverStandsWithIndia
On April 22, 2025, a peaceful day in the beautiful valley of Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, was turned into a scene of horror as terrorists launched a brutal and senseless attack on innocent tourists. At least 26 lives were lost, including Indian nationals and international visitors, with many more injured. This cowardly act has shaken the entire nation and the global Indian diaspora.
In response to this devastating tragedy, Vancouver Indian Community is coming together in solidarity to host a peaceful protest in memory of the victims. This event is a show of unity, resilience, and an unequivocal stand against terrorism.
Event Details:
Venue: Vancouver Art Gallery Square
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Registration: Visit the Facebook Event Page and mark yourself going
The peaceful protest is supported by a coalition of community organizations, including:
- All Things Indian (ATI) in Vancouver
- Bharatiya Kala Evam Sahitya Parishad
- BongMilanti – Bengali Cultural Association of Metro Vancouver
- Canadian Desi Arts and Cultural Club
- Canadian Hindu Chambers Of Commerce
- Gujarati Society of British Columbia
- India Cultural Association of Vancouver
- The South Asian Collective Society
- Vancouver Indians Cultural Chat
- Vancouver Indian Forum
- Vedik Sevaks – Charitable Society
- Vancouver Odia Association
The organizers invite everyone – regardless of background or beliefs to join this protest in honoring the lives lost and expressing our collective hope for peace. Through candles, prayers, and unity, we will remember the victims and remind the world that love and humanity will always triumph over hate.
Let us stand together – Vancouver with Pahalgam, India, humanity against terrorism.
