Goals
- To educate over 3000 children and adults about different traditions.
- To continue to encourage attitudes of respect for all people.
- To celebrate the similarities & acknowledge the differences amongst us
Overview
The Festivals of Light is a 2-hour programme in a museum-like setting of various cultural traditions and runs from the beginning of November until the end of January. By utilizing artifacts from various countries and information from research material, over 25 volunteers help build eye catching 3D displays and create hands on activities to educate participants about important customs such as The Iroquois Mid-Winter Ceremony, Hanukkah, Day of Hajj/Eid-ul-adha and Christmas. With light as the common and most important element of these festivals, we highlight the core similarities these traditions have in common, such as delicious food, house preparation, and the importance of family. Through this programme, the CILC produces respectful attitudes in a city full of cultural character and diversity, as well as providing a cultural mosaic under one roof for diverse celebrations not conveyed in mainstream society.
Community Benefit
How will the $25K be used? |
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$ 15,150 | Salary for management staff |
$ 370 | Volunteer expenses |
$ 1,880 | Programme suppliees |
$ 600 | Promotion/publicity |
$ 7,000 | Facility Expenses |
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