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Originally from Afghanistan, Majid Qiyam is a musician, ghazal singer, music teacher, and Kabul’s New Times journalist. In 1996, Majid fled from the Taliban to Kyrgyzstan . He moved to Canada in 2001. Majid plays tabla, rubab, sitar, harmonium , tanbur,  and accordion .  Majid has weekly papers as well as a Cultural House in Vancouver under the name of  Cultural Houseofmawlana.

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In the spirit of storytelling, we pause to honour the ancient narratives of this land. We stand upon the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. 

Just as we celebrate the diverse voices of immigrant and refugee artists, we recognize the First Peoples who have woven this place's first and enduring tales. Their stories are a testament to resilience, creativity, and the power of community. As we come together from many corners of the world, may we always remember, respect, and learn from the stories that this land holds.

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