Heidi McKenzie was the co-coordinator of the Desh Pardesh festival alongside Steve Pereira for a year and a half, beginning in 1994. She discusses in this oral history interview the notion of multiculturalism in Desh discourse, representation in the…
Acharya was an activist that was involved in the progressive feminist scene in Toronto prior to hearing about Desh Pardesh. She later went on to work in the programming committee for Desh Pardesh. In this interview, Acharya discusses how the…
Leila Sujir is an artist that first worked at Desh Pardesh in the late 1980s. Her work India Hearts Beat screened in Toronto, and she was invited to discuss it. She felt that Desh was a space of both validation and contention. She argues it gave…
This program outline details some of the programs that will take place at the March 24-28 1993 Desh Pardesh festival. It brings forward significant artists to premier and special guests.
This pamplet outlines the various events that would have taken place at the May 4-8 1994 Desh Pardesh festival. It outlines artists of interest as well as extra fees that may be applied.
This image depicts a detailed program outline for the May 10-14 1995 Desh Pardesh festival. It outlines all that will take place on the corresponding days.
This image depicts the program pamplet for the 1996 Desh Pardesh festival held from June 5-9. It highlights special performances and artists, and includes information about admission fees.
This image depicts a news article that dicusses the vision of Desh Pardesh as explained by the organizer, Punam Khosla, and it highlights the importance of LGBT representation in the festival.
This image depicts the program outline for the 1997 Desh Pardesh festival that lasted from June 11-15. It breaks down the festival per day and provides admission information.