Sweet memories made with every sprinkle 🍪❤️ Thank you to everyone who participated in our recent cookie decorating competition! Your creativity and decorating skills were truly impressive. It was so much fun to see all the delicious and beautifully decorated cookies. We hope you had as much fun as we did. Until next time!
Edited: Now This is known as the “Calgary Intercultural Festival”
IDI Calgary Chapter and Burc Intercultural Centre organized 12th Intercultural Turkish Festival with the participation of almost 20 thousand Calgarians, MPs, MLAs and the Premier of Alberta Jason Kenney. Thanks to all volunteers, sponsors and supporters for their continuous support.
12th Intercultural Turkish Festival is one of the few festivals in Calgary that attracts people from all backgrounds in Eau Claire plaza. We had talented musicians and valuable dancers from 15 different countries. We are thankful to MPs, MLAs and Mr Jason Kenney who honoured the festival by their presence.
Please click the link for more pictures and details: https://www.facebook.com/CalgaryTurkishFestival
We know that Noah’s pudding is tastier when we share. We shared it with our friends in a mosque with Muslims, in a church with Christians and with our neighbours all around Calgary .Noah’s pudding symbolizes the mixture of people from different cultures, understanding and identities all bringing their own flavour to the atmosphere without losing their own characteristics. We would like to extend our thanks to the cook of this delicious dessert, Chef. Mahmut Elbasi, the owner of Anatolian Turkish Restaurant in Calgary.
Canada recognizes May as Asian Heritage Month. IDI members and volunteers gladly accepted a warm invitation from MSBCA President Jonathan Looi to attend their Cultural Night program, which is themed ” One Rhythm, One Nation.” The program was filled with outstanding traditional dance performances from the Malay—Chinese and Indian communities, live music, and great food!
We all enjoyed the warm days filled with sun and spring air in Calgary, there was another fabulous event at the Eau Claire Market on April 27, 2019. Nevruz Calgary Spring Festival 2019 was brought to us by Burc Intercultural Centre. We are sharing with you one of the most amazing stage performances!
You can follow us on our social media for more performances!
On the occasion of Women’s Day, IDI organized an amazing event on March 16, 2019. The event featured speeches, Indigenous singing, and a special readers’ theatre project called Women Talking. The program was open to women, men, and youth alike.
Thanks to events like this, our sisterhood and passion for creating a meaningful, strong, and peaceful Calgary will continue to thrive. IDI had the pleasure of hosting a beautiful afternoon filled with inspiring Indigenous singing, informative speeches, live music, and a readers’ theatre portraying the lives of eight women with incredible stories. Thank you to everyone who contributed to organizing this event, and to all the guests who attended.
January 24 was an evening of interfaith celebration and learning! It was a night dedicated to honouring and respecting individuals’ commitments to their religious beliefs. IDI’s Interfaith Committee brought together people of different faiths to engage in dialogue and collaborate on our commonalities, which far outweigh our differences.
The topic, ‘Role of Women in Abrahamic Religions,’ was thoughtfully presented by all three panellists, followed by a lively Q&A session. A heartfelt thank you to Rabbi Glickman, Pastor Hesslein, and Imam Soharwardy for their genuine acts of friendship and respect.
Another successful event at IDI Calgary! Guests were taken on a journey through Turkish culture and cuisine, preparing four delicious dishes, including classics from the historical Ottoman cuisine and favorites from traditional Turkish homes. Stay tuned for the next culinary adventure!
