SOUTH ASIAN HERITAGE UNITY GAME
GOLDENEYES VS. VICTOIRE
TUESDAY, APR. 21 | 7:00 PM PT

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The Vancouver South Asian Heritage Unity Game is designed to recognize and celebrate the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of South Asian communities across British Columbia and beyond. This game will spotlight the diversity within South Asian communities through dance, art, and storytelling, while creating space to honor the deep cultural roots and ongoing impact of South Asian leaders, artists, and organizations.

Through intentional programming and community collaboration, the Vancouver team aims to foster connection, representation, and belonging, both within the game experience and across the broader hockey community.

Vancouver’s South Asian Heritage Unity Game will feature programming integrated throughout the full game experience, including:

-Cultural performances that highlight South Asian artistry and storytelling

-Community organization presence and fan engagement

-In-game recognition of South Asian artists, leaders, and changemakers

-Cultural and educational storytelling woven into key game moments

Artist Feature

Jag Nagra – Featured Artist
Vancouver-based mural artist Jag Nagra will be featured as the game’s spotlight artist. A proud member of the Punjabi and queer communities, Jag is known for her bold, vibrant work that explores identity, culture, and storytelling through contemporary visual art. As part of the Unity Game, Jag has created a custom artwork inspired by South Asian heritage, designed in a mural-style format. Her work will be printed as a limited-edition poster, with the first 1,000 fans in attendance receiving a copy at arena entry—creating a collectible piece that celebrates culture and representation in sport.

Intermission Programming

1st Intermission – Artist Interview (Jag Nagra)
Jag Nagra will be featured in an in-game interview, sharing insight into her artistic journey, creative process, and the cultural influences that shape her work. This moment highlights the importance of representation through art and storytelling.

2nd Intermission – Community Spotlight Interview (Sunehri Arts Club)
Members of Sunehri Arts Club will be featured in an intermission interview, offering insight into their dance practice, cultural connection, and the role of performance in celebrating and preserving South Asian heritage.

In-Game Cultural Performances

Sunehri Arts Club – Bhangra & Giddha Performances (TV Timeouts)
Sunehri Arts Club, an all-girls dance group, will perform throughout TV timeouts in the first and second periods. Featuring traditional Bhangra and Giddha, these performances celebrate Punjabi culture through high-energy movement, music, and storytelling, bringing vibrancy and cultural expression directly into the game experience.

In-Game & Fan Engagement

Game Presentation Integration: South Asian music, visuals, and storytelling will be incorporated throughout the game presentation to create an immersive and culturally reflective experience.

Community Storytelling: In-game reads and features will highlight South Asian voices, artists, and community leaders.

Additional community organizations TBD