Cross Cultural Learner Centre (CCLC), in partnership with the Non-Resident Nepali Association of Canada (NRN), is hosting “NEPAL EARTHQUAKE BENEFIT,” in light of the devastating aftermath of the earthquake in Nepal.

The evening promises to include a vibrant spectacle of various cultural performances from the Nepali and Bhutanese community, as well as an opening feature in solidarity by popular local Middle Eastern dabke group, Al-Asala. The evening is also featuring internationally renowned singer, composer and songwriter Buddhi Sagar Bashyal (a.k.a “Wisdom Ocean”) amongst anticipated talent.

An Earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 shook the Himalayan Country, Nepal on 25 April 2015 killing more than 8,000 people and over 17,000 injured. The disaster is further worsen by second major earthquake on12 May 2015 with a magnitude of 7.3. Hundreds of thousands of people were made homeless with entire villages flattened across many districts of the country. This is a small effort to “Be with Nepal.”  Ticket proceeds and donations will go towards the rebuilding of a school in Nepal.