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Thursday, Oct. 08, 2009 |
The inaugural Sikh Art and Film Festival, presented by SikhLens, will be held at the historic Egyptian Theater in Los Angeles, CA. on November 13-15 2009.
The grand opening of the theater was on October 18, 1922 and was the venue for the first-ever Hollywood premiere. The film was Robin-hood. The theater was briefly closed to the public while it underwent major renovation, and was re-opened on December 4, 1998.
The Cultural Heritage Commission, under the directorship of a prominent Sikh and SikhLens patron, Dr. A.S. Marwah, declared the theater a historic cultural monument for being the first theater in the United States to use Egyptian Revival architecture. We are honored to host our inaugural festival at this theater, with its deep history and ties to the Sikh community.
SikhLens will be holding its inaugural Sikh Art and Film Festival 2009 will be held at the historic Egyptian Theater in Hollywood, California from November 13-15th, 2009.
SikhLens seeks to provide an outlet for sharing Sikh heritage and culture with the rest of the world by creating awareness for work that is “Sikh-centric,” showcasing our talent, and instilling pride in our community.
SikhLens seeks work from artists in a variety of fields, including but not limited to movies, books, music, and art. It creates appropriate avenues for this work to be shared with the rest of the world with the aim of getting more exposure for the presenters; and at the same time creating awareness about Sikhs. This will result in a better understanding of Sikh culture and values in a way that is pure and unbiased.
Press contact:
Bandana Singh
6404 Hollywood Blvd, Suite 304
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Phone#: 323 466-5000
Email: Sikhlens@gmail.com |
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