Year: 2011

164. August 5-7 Multicultural Toronto weekend

Again, a lot of free or nearly-free ethnic events are happening this weekend. How can anyone choose from such a huge number of opportunities?

162. Sri Lankan Tamil Chariot Festival, a Report

Sticking a skewer though one’s cheek could be one of the weirdest things people do to themselves. So is hanging oneself suspended by hooks

161. Civic Holiday, Simcoe Day, August 1 Holiday

  If you find yourself in Toronto on this holiday, consider it an opportunity. The town doesn’t close up. There are a few free

David Nield writes: My local street festival is today, July 23, 1 to 9pm. Here’s the link http://www.bigonbloor.com/festival/performers.php. It’s got an awesome line up

How can you show Multicultural Toronto to out-of-town guests? Two people have asked me that questions. Both of them are looking for interesting things

  Christopher Jones forwarded a press release on this weekend’s Festival Bana Y’ Afrique 2011. I spent a few minutes at this festival last

Hi Ruth: OK, here’s the lowdown on the Festival of India. Below is the link to my reel. The Festival of India is divided

As usual, the problem is finding time to take advantage of Toronto’s many free or almost-free ethnic events this week. Please let me know

I only had seven hours so I couldn’t stay in any one place for long. I managed to take in three festivals last Saturday.

An impressive display of non-stop performances and culinary delights highlighted this double festival. Also pleasing visitors were activity booths and crafts. Children and adults