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Oral History Interview with Dunstan Egbert (2015)
In this oral history Dunstan Egbert describes how he started volunteering with the Alliance for South Asian AIDS Prevention (ASAAP), and Desh Pardesh. He also worked with Khush, but explains why he identifies more as a ASAAP and Desi participant than…
Oral History Interview with Sharon Fernandez (2014)
Sharon Fernandez begins by discussing her various works within the people of colour community prior to the Dash Pardesh festival, with a specific goal to push women of colour’s involvement in the writing and in the community. She then discusses the…
Oral History with Punam Khosla (2015)
Punam Khosla was the coordinator of the Desh Pardesh festival from the second festival in 1991 to 1993. She headed the festival with clear political goals, which often clashed with other organizers of the event but she was not willing to compromise…
Khush Background (1988)
This image depicts the Khush mandate from 1989 and describes a future project that they wish to work on - Salaam Toronto, which would be the beginning of Desh Pardesh as well.
Khush Brings You - Salaam Toronto (1989)
This image depicts a small flyer that Khush brought out in 1989 to advertise the Salaam Toronto festival that was the beginning of Desh Pardesh.
Khush Presents: Desh Pardesh (1990)
This image depicts two flyers that were handed pout by the Khush collective to advertise the Desh Pardesh festival that was to take place in 1990.
Salaam Toronto: A Festival of South Asian Culture, Cuisine and Tradition (1989)
This image depicts a couple of flyers issued by the Khush collective that advertised the Salaam Toronto festival of 1989.
Salaam Toronto: On going Activities (1989)
This image depicts a flyer that addresses some of the major activities that will be happening at Salaam Toronto in 1989.
Fete Celebrates Dazzling Diversity within South Asian Gay Community (News Article 1989)
This image depicts a news article that discusses the nature of the Salaam Toronto festival and the cultural work it does for the South Asian community at large.
Salaam Toronto: Proposal (1988)
This image depicts the proposal that the Khush collective put forth for the creation of the Salaam Toronto festival, it outlines goals and purpose.