Port Coquitlam (Richa Walia): Families and friends gathered at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre on Sunday, October 25, for Rangtaali 2.0 – Dandiya Night 2026, an evening of traditional Garba, Dandiya and cultural celebration organised by PTDance Company.
The event featured community members participating in Garba circles and Dandiya dancing while dressed in colourful traditional attire. Lively music and group performances created an energetic atmosphere, giving attendees an opportunity to celebrate Indian heritage and connect with one another through shared traditions.
Founded by Preeti Singh in 2022, PTDance Company organised the event as a welcoming space for families and friends to come together through music and dance. Singh thanked the sponsors, community partners, volunteers and supporters whose contributions helped bring the celebration to life.
The event’s community partners included All Things Indian Vancouver, Patel Samaj, United Gujarati Society and RIBC. National Times served as the media partner, providing promotional and editorial coverage while highlighting PTDance Company’s work to support cultural programming in the community.
Rangtaali 2.0 concluded with participants continuing to dance and celebrate together, underscoring the role of community events in preserving cultural traditions and creating connections among residents in Port Coquitlam.
