The Consulate General of India in partnership with Langara College is organizing International Day of Yoga 2017 on Saturday, 24th June 2017, at Langara College. It is going to be be 3rd celebration of International Day of Yoga.
Location: Langara College, 100 West 49th Avenue, Vancouver B.C., Canada V5Y 2Z6
Time: 09AM-12PM
Stay tuned for more information regarding this event.
Source: https://www.yogadayvancouver.ca/locations/vancouver/
What is International Day of Yoga?
International Day of Yoga, or commonly referred to as International Day of Yoga or Yoga Day. An international day for yoga was declared unanimously by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on 11 December 2014. An International Day of Yoga was declared by the United Nations with the support of 175 countries including Canada. Recognizing its universal appeal, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 June as the International Day of Yoga. The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his UN address suggested the date of 21 June, as it is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and shares special significance in many parts of the world.
Source: https://www.yogadayvancouver.ca/international-day-of-yoga/