First pitched in 2020, the museum or cultural centre would be a first in Canada
Mayor Brenda Locke is pushing to have Surrey be the home of B.C.'s planned Canadians of South Asian Heritages Museum, or Cultural Centre.
Monday at a meeting of Surrey City Council, Locke moved a unanimously-approved motion urging the B.C. government to build the museum here, possibly in Newton, home to many people of South Asian descent and a large annual Vaisakhi Parade. “We have a remarkable opportunity to establish a cultural treasure that honours the rich history, diverse stories and bright future of South Asian Canadians. This initiative promises to cultivate a deeper appreciation of our cultural diversity for residents and visitors alike."
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