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Ramadan is the holiest time of the year for Muslims around the world, and for them it is the month of sharing. Every year

Ruth writes: Celebrations are all over the city with variations on the theme. They are all free unless otherwise specified. The official Toronto one

490. Ramadan Intercultural Friendship Dinners 2014

Ruth writes: Some of these complimentary dinners of Turkish food come with speakers such as Dr. Hamid Slimi, Imam, Resident Scholar and Founder of

489. Traditional Outdoor Pow Wow – 2014

This is one of my favourite First Nations events because it’s real. The people involved are praying, competing,  and having a good time. It’s

487. Report on Halal Fest, Its Food & Maple Leafs’ Hockey Star – 2014

Apologies to the Halal Festival. Based on last year’s immense crowds, I recommended that people get there early. But fortunately for this year, the

486. City Hall Flag Raisings – Guyana 2014

Ann Harper writes: Ever since May 26, 1966 it has been the tradition for Guyanese at home and abroad to observe the annual Independence

482. My Typical Weekend in Multicultural Toronto 2014 (with video)

Ruth writes: Someone asked me the other day if I went to all the festivals in Toronto. Yikes! I once counted one year’s worth

479. Multicultural Doors Open May 24 & 25, 2014

  Ruth writes: For people who hesitate to just walk into a building of another religion or cultural group, here’s your once-a-year opportunity. The

477. Heritage Toronto Tour Koreatown  2014

Ruth writes: I took one of Heritage Toronto’s walking tours recently, the one about Koreatown. I have walked frequently on my own along  Bloor

476. Seiji Ozawa Photo Exhibition 2014

Ruth writes: Did you know that world-famous Japanese conductor Seiji Ozawa was music director of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra from 1965 to 1969? From