Published by : Ruth

471. Buddha’s Birthday, Bonnie Crombie, and Rohingya

Ruth writes: I used to suggest that visiting a Buddhist temple during a festival was the best time for newcomers to learn about Buddhism.

Ontario Folk Dance Association – 2015

Ruth writes: This major organization gives information about international folk dancing performances and participation in the province. Anybody interested in promoting their own folk

468. Vietnamese Boat People Museum in Ottawa – 2015

  Ruth writes: I lived in Vietnam for two years in the 1960s, and have been back twice for foreign press reunions since its

INVITATION | Asian Heritage Month Gala Performance of Asian Canadian Artists   TITLE: “SILK ROADS II – MONGOLIA: PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES, MUSIC AND DANCE FROM

467. Culturally-Diverse Festivals in Multicultural Ottawa – 2015

Ruth writes: I mentioned meeting Ryoko Itabashi playing a samisen and wearing a Japanese kimono in my first Blog on Ottawa. How nice it

466. Doors Open May 23 and 24 — 2015

Ruth writes: I look forward every year to the Doors Open opportunities coming up again this weekend. It gives me a chance to just

464. Searching for Uniqueness in Multicultural Ottawa – 2015

At a Christmas party last year, I won a $500 “Gift of Ontario”. I hadn’t been sightseeing in Ottawa for decades so I used

Ruth writes: When I was growing up in Brockville, many decades ago, ours was only one of two Chinese families. Very few of our