Month: February 2011

78. Clues for the Clueless

Ever hear of lumpia? Ginisang gulay? Pinakbet? These are on the menu behind the nice lady. Try Googling each or all. Better still, ask

77. Japanese Kites

In this era of electronic games, do kids want to learn about kites? Real ones? The ones that fly? We saw four kites dancing

76. A Korean Problem?

It was early in February when I had the time to look for festivals from Korea and Vietnam. They and several other countries share

75. Pectopah

I met Nadia at the Bilini Festival. Her favourite Russian restaurants are close to where she and many Russians live in North York: the

74. Tibetan New Year

Have you ever wanted to be in Tibet during a festival? The temples and streets are full of pilgrims spinning prayer wheels like this.

73. A Maple-sweet Time

Have you ever been sugaring? As many of you know, one of Canada’s unique products is the syrup made from the sap of several varieties

Do you know that black ink has six hues?  The Toronto Canada-China Friendship Association, TCCFA will hold a free event on Chinese Brush Painting

71. Russian Festival

Are you among those who hesitate about attending ethnic festivals and churches because you don’t know whether or not you’ll be welcome? Please tell

Saturday, Feb. 19. 11:30am-4:30pm. While the traditional New Year day is actually February 3 this year, the Korean Canadian Cultural Association is celebrating later

69. Clue to Contest Picture No. 07

Honestly, our contest is really quite easy. What can be more apparent than identifying the country in this picture? It’s spelled out right there