Category : Multicultural

708. December 15-23 Affordable Events in Multicultural Toronto – 2016

In our multicultural city, mid-December offers free or almost-free dance parties, Winter Solstice events, Putting on the Ritz, and South American Christmas music. On

684. August 25-28 and Later Affordable Events in Multicultural Toronto – 2016

If you are interested in cultures in Toronto from Brazil, Cuba, Hong Kong, India, Korea, Syria, and/or Taiwan, mark your calendar now for the

680. Ashkenaz Festival Warning August 30-Sept. 5 – 2016

The biennial Ashkenaz Festival takes place every two years. If you miss this one, your next opportunity is probably 2018. “Klezmer and Yiddish music

645. Blue Like Me – Jewish Film Festival – May 9, 2016

Just saw a fascinating trailer about the work of an artist born in Mumbai, India to a Jewish family. Her images combine Jewish, Muslim,

574. Creches from Across the World, December 27 and 30, 2015.

Ruth writes: Just two more days to see this charming collection of creches from around the world and be reminded of what Christmas is

568. Storytelling at Artscape Wychwood – Dec. 12, 2015 & Jan. 9 & 23, 2016

Ruth writes: Oral storytelling is a folk art common to many of our cultures. It is not just for children. It’s for people wanting

488. Free Pan American Games Cultural Events – 2015

The Pan Am Flame was lit during a traditional ceremony in May at the Pyramid of the Sun in Teotihuacan, Mexico. On July 4,

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.

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

461. How to find free or nearly-free multicultural events in Toronto – 2015

Ruth writes: People frequently ask me where I find the culturally-diverse events mentioned in our events calendar. Well, there’s no one complete list anywhere,