512. Conduct the TSO on Culture Days – 2014

 

Amadou Kienou, with arms raised,  teaching West African drumming at Harbourfront Centre last summer. Copyright ©2014 Ruth Lor Malloy

Amadou Kienou, with arms raised, teaching West African drumming at Harbourfront Centre last summer. Copyright ©2014 Ruth Lor Malloy

Ruth writes: I’ve just been reading the list of Culture Days events in Toronto. This is a weekend with cultural concerts, lessons, tours and exhibits across Canada. Toronto has over 250 listings – over 250 things to do the weekend of September 26 to 28. It might be worth cancelling any out-of-town travel plans.

Islington Village Murals. Copyright ©2014 Ruth Lor Malloy

Islington Village Murals. Copyright ©2014 Ruth Lor Malloy

These free events range from an opportunity to conduct the Toronto Symphony Orchestra yourself to free ballet lessons to a rehearsal of the COC’s Falstaff. There’s a tour of the beautiful outdoor murals on Dundas Street in Etobicoke.

Korean Drummer of Light Church at York Police Anti-Racial  festival. 2012. Copyright ©2014 Ruth Lor Malloy

Korean Drummer of Light Church at York Police Anti-Racial festival. 2012. Copyright ©2014 Ruth Lor Malloy

Also offered are many chances to experience our diverse cultures: drumming lessons by some of our best drummers – the Korean Mi Young Kim Dance Company. You can make pots for ikebana, play percussion instruments from around the world, and learn about Capoeira from Brazil. You can join Scottish or salsa dancing, experience a pow wow, and play a steelpan.

SteelPans. Copyright ©2014 Ruth Lor Malloy

SteelPans. Copyright ©2014 Ruth Lor Malloy

Did you ever want to learn about the ancient language of Sanscrit, the original language of Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism? Or Chinese calligraphy? Did you know that there’s a Sikh Heritage Museum you can visit?

Sanscrit in Middle Line from Jain Temple. Copyright ©2014 Ruth Lor Malloy

Sanscrit in Middle Line from Jain Temple. Copyright ©2014 Ruth Lor Malloy

There’s even a film on the list: I AM: SMTOWN LIVE WORLD TOUR. In it Israeli artists investigate notions of mysticism, heresy and the occult from secular perspectives. And a tour of that huge mosque you can see from the QEW in Mississauga?

ISLA Mosque. Copyright ©2014 Ruth Lor Malloy

ISLA Mosque. Copyright ©2014 Ruth Lor Malloy

Get yourself a cup of coffee and peruse: http://bit.ly/YzxxF9. Let us know about your adventures.

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