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SUMMARY:Multiculturalism Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Multiculturalism Day Celebration is an annual event that brings together newcomers\, community members\, and cultural performers to celebrate the rich tapestry of cultures that make Ottawa home. Guests will enjoy live performances\, cultural showcases\, traditional foods\, and interactive booths representing communities from around the world. Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy activities that reflect the spirit of inclusion and belonging. Whether you’re a newcomer or a long-time resident\, this event is a joyful way to connect\, celebrate\, and learn about the many cultures that enrich Ottawa. \nLanguage: Bilingual
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/multiculturalism-day-celebration/
LOCATION:YMCA Taggart\, RBC Room-2nd Floor\, 180 Argyle Street\, Ottawa
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ORGANIZER;CN="YMCA Newcomer Information Centre (NIC)":MAILTO:sana.belhadad@ymcaottawa.ca
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SUMMARY:Multiculturalism Day
DESCRIPTION:Multiculturalism Day event in the RBC room at YMCA Taggart to celebrate and promote cultural diversity. The event is organized collectively by Point D’accueil Francophone (PAF) and the Newcomer Information Centre of the YMCA Ottawa. The event will be a day-long festival that will showcase the unique customs\, traditions\, and practices of various cultures and ethnicities living in Ottawa. The aim of the event is to create a platform for people from different backgrounds to come together\, share their cultural experiences and promote understanding and appreciation for diversity. \nObjectives: \nThe objectives of the Multiculturalism Day event are: \n• To promote cultural awareness and understanding in the community.\n• To showcase and celebrate the diversity of cultures in our community.\n• To provide a platform for people from different backgrounds to come together and interact.\n• To foster respect for cultural differences and reduce discrimination. \nEvent Details: \nThe Multiculturalism Day event will be held in the RBC room at YMCA Taggart. The event will be free and open to the public\, but we will require participants to register in advance or upon arrival to help us better plan the event. We plan to organize a variety of activities throughout the day that will showcase the different cultures in our community. \nSome of the activities we plan to include are: \n• Cultural performances: We will invite local artists to perform traditional music\, dance\, and other cultural performances.\n• Cultural displays: We will set up cultural displays that will showcase artifacts\, clothing\, and other items related to various cultures.\n• Food stalls: We will have food stalls that will offer traditional cuisine from different cultures. \nLanguage: Bilingual
URL:https://welcomingottawaweek.ca/event/multiculturalism-day/
LOCATION:YMCA Taggart\, RBC Room-2nd Floor\, 180 Argyle Street\, Ottawa
CATEGORIES:Arts & Entertainment,Food-related Events,Music & Story Telling,Sharing Cultural Activities
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ORGANIZER;CN="NIC-Newcomer Information Centre YMCA Ottawa and PAF-Point D'accueil Francophone":MAILTO:riana.teifukova@ymcaottawa.ca (English) OR julienne@cesoc.ca (French)
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