By Josha Shivprashad
The big day has finally arrived! Carnival Saturday in Toronto! (Sat Aug 4th 2018) After all that preparation it’s time to enjoy yourself and let loose to some good Caribbean vibes. Prepare yourself for a fun filled day with a lot of dancing, jumping up, chipping and wining down the road. By Aaron Zaretsky
What does being Canadian mean? Well, it means the diversity of cultures within the country. According to Canada's 2016 census, 22.3 % of the population are visible minority groups. Toronto is arguably the most diverse city in Canada. Based on the Toronto 2016 census visible minority groups represent 51.5 % of Toronto's population. Also, there are 140 neighbourhoods in Toronto with 23 different languages being a top non-official home language in these neighbourhoods. Below are 10 languages that may surprise you. 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 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 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. |
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