By Apollo P

​Toronto and the GTA (Greater Toronto Area) is a diverse region where we are bombarded with different cultures. Toronto is known for its multiculturalism and how well all these cultures all interact with each other. People don’t need to buy a $3,000 plane ticket to visit different countries to gain a world scope on different cultures when all of those cultures are in your backyard.
 
There are many places that you can go to embrace cultures without putting a dent in your wallet. Here are VIBE’s top ten budget friendly places where you can experience different worlds under $30 within the GTA. 

By Josha Shivprashad

While playing Mas at Toronto Carnival is tremendous fun, it does come with a bit of preparation. Don’t stress though, we’ve provided you a guideline of how to go about the important tasks without wanting to pull your hair out of your head. 

If you missed it, here's Part 1.

By Aaron Zaretsky

​July is all about Canadian culture and identity. Throughout the month there will be plenty of free Canadian theme events in Toronto, focusing on diversity within Canada and Toronto.

By Josha Shivprashad 

So you want to play mas at this upcoming Carnival in Toronto? But you never have before and want to know how? Don’t sweat it, save that for the road! I have combined a guideline for you on how you can get involved in one of the biggest Carnivals right here in Toronto. It all starts with costume selection.

By Si Sun
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The basis of Indigenous culture encourages people to cherish and appreciate all parts of the animal in one way or the other. This means that the entire animal is either consumed or has a utilitarian purpose to it. Often inspired by the preservation of balance within nature, wasting is considered an insult to Mother Earth (Mother Nature). Bringing age old Indigenous traditions and culinary customs to the modern day, VIBE 105 has the top 5 Indigenous Restaurants in Toronto.

By Josha Shivprashad

Growing up as a first generation Canadian hailing from a Guyanese background in the mid 90’s and 2000’s, the intertwines of culture and language have always been something that played a significant role in my life and daily experiences.