[BCMA] Duty, Honour & Izzat Coming to Museum of Surrey

[Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv.]

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*For immediate release: November 4, 2020*



*Duty, Honour & Izzat Coming to Museum of Surrey*

*Exhibit commemorates contribution of Indian soldiers in First World War.*



*Surrey, BC – *“Duty, Honour & Izzat – The Call to Flanders Fields,” a
poignant and powerful travelling exhibition showcasing the pivotal but
little known role of the British Indian Army in the First World War, is
coming to Museum of Surrey from November 4-14
<https://www.surrey.ca/arts-culture/museum-of-surrey/exhibitions/duty-honor-and-izzat>
.

“We are honoured to have this opportunity to share the compelling stories
and achievements of veterans who belong to the Punjabi community,” said
Museum of Surrey Manager Lynn Saffery. “Until quite recently, these stories
have largely gone untold.”

The exhibit, curated by Steven Purewal, founder of Indus Media Foundations
Canada <https://imfc.org/>, will showcase in fascinating detail and vivid
visuals the sacrifices made by Punjabis serving in the British Indian army
during the First World War. It examines their motivations for going to war
and highlights the vital role they played fighting alongside their Canadian
brothers-in-arms and other allied powers in the pursuit of victory in what
came to be known as the ‘Great War for Civilisation.’

“Duty, Honour & Izzat – The Call to Flanders Fields,” runs until November
14, 2020. Free pre-registered, one-hour self-guided tours
<https://www.surrey.ca/news-events/events/pre-registered-tours> are
available from Wednesday to Saturday. The museum follows all citywide
COVID-19 safety protocols as per Health BC, City of Surrey and WorkSafe BC.
Registration is required. Call 604-592-6956 to book your tour before spaces
fill up. Museum of Surrey is closed on Remembrance Day (November 11).

Museum of Surrey <https://www.surrey.ca/arts-culture/museum-of-surrey> is a
dynamic and accessible community hub and cultural space that reflects the
City of Surrey’s innovation and creativity. It is a people museum, with a
mission to connect people and stories through engaging events, interactive
exhibits, programs, textiles and local, national and international
exhibitions, as well as public space for rentals. The museum, located at
17710 56A Avenue in Surrey, is on the Heritage Campus, home to Veterans
Square, Anderson Cabin, 1881 Town Hall and Anniedale School.



                            *Photo cutline*: Moninder Sidhu (left) and
Steven Purewal have completed the installation of “Duty, Honour & Izzat –
The Call to Flanders Fields” at the Museum of Surrey. This travelling
exhibition will be on display in the foyer Nov. 4 to 14.



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*Media contact:*

Kristyl Clark

Communications Coordinator

Heritage Services

604.502.6463

Kristyl.Clark at surey.ca



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