Program Family: Culture

Experience the power and pageantry of traditional Chinese lion dance with YMT Lion Dance.

A captivating visual exhibition reflecting the heart of the Filipino identity.

Dance to the rhythm with a mix of mashups and global hits with DJ Smoov Tdot.

Feast on delectable Filipino BBQ, a nod to the smoky and savoury taste of home.

Experience Flow State, a festival where South Asian music and culture connects at our waterfront. Presented by Luminato Festival.

The best of Filipino culture comes alive with street food, music and more.

Dance battles, live hip-hop performances and more and vibes for all ages, all day.

Celebrate Africa’s rich and diverse cultures with live music, dance, workshops and arts.

Celebrate two seafaring cultures at TAIWANfest, featuring music, exhibitions, food and film.

Join us on Canada Day for a day filled with live music, markets, fireworks and community pride by the lake.

A celebration of over 27 islands in the Caribbean region, filled with music, dance, food and more.

SXSE celebrates Asian and Latin American cultures and fun for all ages!

A remarkable film of the life of Canadian trans soul singer, Jackie Shane.

A curated selection of short films screened at the Reelworld Film Festival from 2022-2024.

An emotionally sweeping film about healing and forgiveness.

A panel discussion with Sonya Renee Taylor and Dr. Syrus Ware, presented as part of The Journey to Black Liberation Symposium.

A panel discussion presented as part of The Journey to Black Liberation Symposium.

Celebrate Jamaican music, culture and cuisine, presented as part of The Journey to Black Liberation Symposium.

Learn from dance legend Twysted Miyake-Mugler, presented as part of The Journey to Black Liberation Symposium.

Please note: This event has been cancelled. Learn from the world’s greatest breakers in this workshop (perfect for beginners!)

A panel about prioritizing mental wellness within the multiracial Black experience, presented as part of The Journey to Black Liberation Symposium.

Nicole Brooks shares an excerpt of her thrilling new production, The Eighth Day.

Through song, dance and the traditional Guinean rhythm of Soko, Shayenne pays tribute to ancestral stories.

Toronto’s largest and longest-running Black Futures Month Festival returns for another year!