About Us

Langley’s International Festival Society is a registered non-profit society. Our Certificate of Incorporation was issued August 22, 2007. Our Society # S-52561. Our Board of Directors manage the organization, and we have numerous Coordinators who work with our board to make it all happen. We’re a volunteer based, non-profit society with a passion and desire to build multiculturalism through community and family events. We’re grateful to all volunteers and value their time, energy and contributions.Additionally, we value our sponsors! With the generosity and financial support of sponsorship, Langley’s International Festival Society is able to continue organizing and managing community events.

Mission Statement

To celebrate and promote Multicultural Diversity through various community events throughout the year.

Our Vision

To respect our multicultural community so we can learn to live and work together in harmony. To showcase our unity and diversity through Performing and Visual Arts, awareness, education and information. To be proud of our ethnic roots, heritage and traditions and share these 'core' values with others.

Our History

The festival began in 2001 as a fundraiser for St. Joseph's parish in Langley, BC. The first year, we were delighted with approximately 1,500 attendees. The attendance has grown each and every year. We’re proud to say over the last eleven years, the festival has grown from 1,500 to 15,000 attendees. This year, we anticipate an attendance of approximately 30,000. Over the years, we’ve had more than seventy countries represented in one way, shape or form. Included in this two-day event are such things as: performing artists, ethnic cuisine, international marketplace, numerous pavilions which showcase interests for children, seniors,  and healthy community living, cultural art gallery, live Shakespearian performances from Bard in the Valley, soccer tournament, beer & wine garden, dog show, pony rides and much more. Langley’s International Festival has become a ‘major’ community event.

Board of Directors 2013

	President	Bob Barrett
	Vice President - Operations 1	Tomas Reyes
	Vice President - Operations 2	John Emmanuel
	Vice President Services	Baljit Sabharwal
	Secretary	Chandani Pooni
	Treasurer	Shahbaz Ahmed
	Logistics Director	Yusaleth Salazar
	Marketplace Director	Kerin Swift
	Food Director	Vanesa Espino
	Venue Director	Jon Kim
	Sports Director	Alex Roctus
	Children and Seniors Pavillions' Director	Linda Mross
	Art Gallery, Theatre and Cultural Events Director	Carmel Clare
	Main Stage and Parade Director	Maria Hillmer
	International Pavillion Director	Anyssa Carruthers
	Volunteers Director	TBA
	Membership Director	TBA
	Communication & Media Director	Sarwan Randhawa
	Marketing Director	TBA
	Revenue Consultant	Shar Dubas
	Website Coordinator	Claudia Sanchez
Advisory Committee
	Past Presidents Advisory Committee	Carlos Trujillo
	Past President 2011-2012	Jackie Leung
	Township of Langley Liaison	Liette Forestell