Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, celebrates the triumph of good over evil. The Lakeland Multicultural Association (LMA) held its annual Diwali festival in Cold Lake on November 19 and celebrated the rich diversity of people who call the region home. While the festival reflected its Indian origins with colourful entertainment and delicious food, the […]
It’s said that music is the universal language. This probably is true as far as it goes—like other languages, it is a way to communicate ideas and emotions using sounds and symbols. But nothing breaks down barriers like sharing food. We may invite a friendly neighbour over for a simple lunch, or connect with friends […]
Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, is celebrated around the world by people of many cultures and faith traditions. It’s also becoming an annual tradition in the Lakeland. The Lakeland Multicultural Association (LMA) will once againpresent a virtual Diwali program this year via its YouTube channel. The entertainment will be presented digitally, but the food […]
The Lakeland Multicultural Association (LMA) is expanding its popular monthly Culture Bags program to St. Paul. “The Culture Bags are packages that allow people to learn about different cultures by doing crafts that represent that culture, or doing activities and reading the information in the activity book,” said Kunal Jadav, LMA’s acting president. The activity […]