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191. Sukkot or Sukkes, a Jewish Festival

I was looking for ethnic festivals in NOW magazine. I was attracted to the Sukkot festival because it was in Dufferin Grove Park. This

190. Multicultural Toronto events weekend October 14-16

  Here are some free or almost free ethnic events this weekend open to the public. You might find the following interesting and stimulating.

I’ve been hoping to tell you about the 20th Images and Words Festival that’s on now to November 19. It’s daunting for me to

186. Special Diwali Tour.

On Thursday, Oct. 27, the BAPS Swaminarayan Complex, is giving guided tours between 10am and 6pm. This is that magnificent temple that you can

185. Thanksgiving Weekend in Multicultural Toronto

Oct. 7 to 10 includes Canadian Thanksgiving, the Jewish Yom Kippur, a book launch on Islamic culture, and a huge “Diwali Fiesta.” (I hope

184. Multicultural Toronto October 1 weekend.

October 1 is China’s national day. Any excuse to eat Chinese food is a good one. Hop into a dim sum restaurant in any

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183. Volunteering and Working Abroad

When I read about the Go Global Expo on September 24 and 25, I felt very nostalgic. That exposition is promoting volunteering and work

182. Multicultural Toronto September 16-18 Weekend

As far as I can see, this weekend’s big ethnic events are the Polish, Ukrainian, and the Samba (Brazilian) street festivals. The Vietnamese Mid-Autumn

179. Toronto’s Moon, Lantern, or Mid-Autumn Festivals

Many China-related cultures consider the September full moon the most beautiful of the year. This year, it’s on September 12. It is a time