Category : China

430. The Aga Khan’s $300 Million Gift to Toronto – 2014

Ruth writes: We expected that the first few days after the Aga Khan Museum’s opening on September 18 would draw big crowds. The museum

429.  Tibetan Celebration of Palden Lhamo – 2014

The Tibetan Canadian Cultural Centre is at 40 Titan Road in Etobicoke. https://www.facebook.com/TibetanWomensAssociationofOntario

512. Conduct the TSO on Culture Days – 2014

  Ruth writes: I’ve just been reading the list of Culture Days events in Toronto. This is a weekend with cultural concerts, lessons, tours

September 13. 6pm. TCPC President, Tsewang Dorjee is promoting a fund-raiser for Tibetan student scholarships in Nepal, India and Tibet. It is at the

505. Was Taste of Lawrence a Multicultural Festival? 2014

 Ruth writes: Should we list neighbourhood festivals as ethnic? Multicultural? What neighbourhood in Toronto is not multicultural? What festival is not multicultural? Organizers advertised

503. Tai Chi and Chinese Dragons in Toronto with Video – 2014

Ruth writes: I made a quick dash downtown today at noon and was rewarded by two beautiful Chinese dragons dancing in the streets around

Ruth writes: It took four Tibetan monks eight days to make a Chenrezig Sand Mandala for the birthday of the Dalai Lama last week

Ruth writes: If you haven’t noticed already, exotic flavours of ice cream have come to Toronto. One place to look for the likes of

Ruth writes: On July 6, 1935, the Dalai Lama, the religious head of Tibetan Buddhism, was born. His birthday is celebrated throughout the Tibetan

484. A Report with Videos of South Asia at the ROM 2014

Ruth writes: At the Royal Ontario Museum this past weekend, I found the South Asian Heritage Days especially fun, but for unexpected reasons. The