Category : Countries

668. Hakka Conference May 28,  July 1-3, July 8 & 9, 2016

Who are the Hakka people?  Why is Toronto hosting a Hakka conference? Why should you bother reading this blog? I first heard of the

667. Ikebana Japanese Flower Arranging – May 29, 2016

The Sogetsu Ikebana Toronto East Branch will be holding the 46th Annual Sogetsu Ikebana Show at the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre. The show will

661. Toronto Newcomer Day – Tuesday, May 24, 2016

For newcomers to Toronto and their sponsors: “The City of Toronto Newcomer’s Office would like to invite you to this year’s annual Toronto Newcomer

660. Survey of Muslims in Canada – May 24, 2016

Invitation from Intercultural Dialogue Institute You are cordially invited to attend a presentation on the The Environics Institute 2016 Survey of Muslims in Canada

656. Turbans Up – Sikh Festival – May 15, 2016

Find out how to tie a turban. Enjoy traditional Sikh hospitality and art created by Indo-Canadian youth focusing on the integration of cultures in

655. Ukrainian-Canadian Events May 2016.

You can find upcoming events in the Ukrainian community at http://bit.ly/1X59J66. These include the Holodomor Awareness Night hosted at the Ontario Legislative Assembly on

654. Rededication of Peace Garden May 18, Earth Caravan May 31 & Hiroshima Day Aug 6, 2016, 2016

May 18, 2016: 11:30am-1pm.  Rededication of Peace Garden, south-west of Toronto City Hall, RSVP protocol@toronto.ca or 416-392-7667. For more information about the Peace Garden:

653. Italian, Polish and Russian Supermarkets in Toronto

It’s not easy taking pictures for you in some “ethnic” supermarkets. Sometimes I get permission from management, but frequently I can’t – not even

651. Beit Zatoun – May, 2016

This month Beit Zatoun’s events Include Tibetan music, and a photography exhibition called In/visible Scars – Torture Survivors in Canada. You’ll find  four stages

650. First Nations Pow Wows and Events – May 14-16,  21 & 22, and June 17-19, 2016

Our First Nations neighbours are busy this summer.  Here are opportunities to meet and enjoy them.  Do ask them questions about their culture, regalia,