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he annual Japanese Cultural Fair was held on Saturday, October 23rd at the Esquimalt Recreation Center. Hosted by the Victoria Nikkei Cultural Society, the event’s attendees were treated to performances by Vancouver Island taiko drumming group Uminari Taiko,

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Continued from page 1. Those looking for a more relaxed introduction to the culture of the Japan had several options, including tea ceremonies and an impressive gallery of ikebana, or Japanese floral arrangements. Also available were traditional foods like sushi, manju, a popular confection, and genmaicha, or green tea. “What we try to do is expose the greater community to different aspects of Japanese culture,” explained VNCS president Tsugio Kurushima. The festival, now in its 11th year, also functions as a fundraiser for the organization, allowing them to pursue the goals set out in their constitution. Established in 1993, the VNCS helps to promote awareness of Japanese culture, identifying and serving the needs of the Nikkei community. The term “Nikkei” refers to Japanese citizens resettled outside of their homeland. For more information about the VNCS including how to become a member, visit www.vncs.ca

Victoria Nikkei Cultural Society president Tsugio Kurushima poses proudly during the 11th annual VNCS Japanese Cultural Fair. Photo by Dan Eastabrook/Diversity Reporter Staff

Rina El-Nahas performs with her children’s choir from the Japanese Heritage Language School during the VNCS Japanese Cultural Fair. Photo by Dan Eastabrook/Diversity Reporter Staff

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Sensei Mike Chin of Victoria Aikikai demonstrates a defensive move against student Jared Holma during an aikido presentation at the VNCS Japanese Cultural Fair. Photo by Dan Eastabrook/Diversity Reporter Staff

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Keiko Alkire displays her calligraphy skills writing people’s names in Japanese during the VNCS Japanese Cultural Fair at Esquimalt Recreation Centre. Photo by Dan Eastabrook/ Diversity Reporter Staff

he first Japanese settlers arrived in Victoria between 1877 and 1928. After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour in 1942, Japanese Canadians were designated as “security threats” by the federal government. Under the war measures act, 20,881 people, 75% of them Canadian citizens, were placed in detention camps and relocation centres. Following the war, the province of British Columbia seized the propertyof all its Japanese Canadian residents. These residents were then toldby the federal government to either move east of the Rockies or return to Japan. In the late 1970s and 1980s, documents on the Japanese Canadian internment were released, and redress was sought. On September 22, 1988, Prime Minister Brian Mulroney provided $21,000 for each individual directly affected, a number that, by 1993, totalled almost 18,000. Mulroney also formally apologized and a certificate of acknowledgment for past injustices was sent to each Japanese Canadian who was displaced. Japanese Canadians from the first wave of migration and their descendants have shared their cultural traditions and knowledge of their history. Since then, Japanese Canadians have developed new and hybrid forms of culture and art. For example, taiko drumming groups are found in many Canadian cities. Well-known Japanese Canadians include novelist Joy Kogowa, scientist David Suzuki, architect Raymond Moriyama, and agriculturalist Zenichi Shimbashi. In 2004, Bev Oda became the first Japanese Canadian elected to Parliament. The Japanese Canadian National Museum officially opened on September 22, 2000 with its inaugural exhibit, “Re-shaping memory, Owning History: Through the Lens of Japanese Canadian Redress.” The Museum is situated at the corner of Kingsway and Sperling, #120-6688 Southoaks Crescent in Burnaby, BC.

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oday, as more people are looking for healthy, yet flavourful, food choices, they’re turning more often to Middle Eastern fare. Lebanese food is characterized by plenty of vegetables, lean meats, healthy grains, nutritional nuts and rich oils. Considered by many to be a more healthful diet choice, and an alternative to typical Western fast fare, healthy Lebanese food is attracting its fans, both to local restaurants and to new, flavourful recipes to try at home. Even better, with Lebanese food you won’t sacrifice taste for calories. Just try the shawarma, for example. Shawarma is to the Middle East, what a burger is to the West.

In Greece, shawarma is known as “gyro,” while in Turkey, it is called döner kebab. Essentially, strips of beef, lamb or marinated chicken are placed on a stick with an onion or tomato at the top to add flavor to the stack. To roast the meat slowly on all sides, the spit is kept rotating for hours near a flame. When cooked, the meat is shaved off the stack with a large knife, filling a pita to create a delicious sandwich wrap. Completing the tasty meal are a dressing and various vegetables, such as cabbage, cucumber, eggplant, lettuce, onion, parsley, pickled turnips, pickled gherkins or tomato. If chicken tempts your

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Events Calendar To book events or submit your event pictures email us at events@diversityreporter.com Annual Japanese Fall Bazaar November 7, 12:00 - 3:00 at Fairfield Community Place:1335 Thurlow(near Moss & Fairfield) Free admission, many Japanese items, crafts, white elephant, and foods. Ramen, Takoyaki, and Inarizushi sale. Entertainment is planned. Online Art Auction For original works by Canadian artists. All proceeds go to sending the UVic rabbits to a safe sanctuary in texas http://www.tracs-bc.ca/uvicbunauc.html 21st Annual “First Chance” Christmas Craft Show 2010 Saturday, Nov. 6, 10-5 & Sunday Nov. 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Novmber 6 & 7 Admission $3 for a weekend pass. Children under 12 free, wheelchair accessible, great door prizes. Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave., Sidney 250-248-0637 The Genius of Ray, The Definate Ray Charles Tribute Friday, November 19th, and Saturday Nov. 20th at Mary Winspear Theatre, Sidney. Adults $20, Students/eniors $18 Writing and Religion: A Literary Forum Four renowned Canadian writers address the place of religion, spirituality and contemplative practice in literature and

the writing life. Saturday, November 6, 2010, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm at the University of Victoria David Lam Auditorium. This is a free event, open to the public. Seating is limited and pre-registration is required. Register at http://csrs.uvic.ca/ St. Aidan’s United Church Annual Bazaar On Saturday, November 6th, from 10am2:30pm is the annual bazaar at St. Aidan’s United Church (Richmond Road at Cedar Hill Cross Road). 15 stalls, selling Jewellery, Linens, Baking, Preserves, Handcrafted gifts, and more. Lunch $7.50 (11:15 am & 12:45 pm sittings). Coffee shop. Admission free. Wheelchair accessible. Cash only. ATM on site. DIVA Party Join us at AFRO DIVA Salon, 1820 Oak Bay Ave, on Saturday, November 6th 2PM to 7PM, for our DIVA Party and check out our new services. Beginning October 30th, we are accepting used eyewear donation for families in Liberia. For more info call 250-592-3482 or email at nichola@afrodiva.ca

philanthropists will receive this year’s National Philanthropy Day awards. The National Philanthropy Day celebration will be held on Monday, November 15th, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Fairmont Empress Hotel. For event information contact Tami Tate at (250) 595-8381 or tami. tate@tttconsulting.ca. For all other information visit our website at www.npdvictoria.com Tree Appreciation Day Join City of Victoria’s 5th Annual Tree Appreciation Day on Sunday, November 7, 2010 from 10 a.m. to noon at Banfield Park, 521 Craigflower Road. visit: www.victoria.ca and click on What’s New? Poets for Peace - A Poet laureate Summit Victoria City Hall on Saturday, November 13,2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is Free. No Registration required.

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An Uphill Struggle Jose Figueroa Fights to Remain in Canada After 13 Years Brennan Storr Diversity Reporter Staff

Figueroa challenged the deportation order in court and lost, then had his appeal to have the case heard before a judicial review denied. Now his only hope is an appeal to the public safety minister for an exemption on the grounds that he does not represent a danger to the country. He was in Victoria to raise awareness of his cause, in the hope that Canadians will pressure the government to reverse their decision. He believes that many Salvadorans living in Canada could now be in danger of deportation because of ties to the FMLN but remain silent out of fear for their own immigration status, “The Salvadoran people do not need to be afraid – they need to speak up,” he says. “After all, they [the Canadian government] is not referring to me as a terrorist, they’re referring to our whole government.” For more information, including how to show your support for Jose Figueroa, go to http://josefigueroaimmigrationordeal.blogspot.com/

alvadoran refugee Jose Figueroa was at Cafe Simpatico in Victoria on Friday, October 29, to speak about his impending deportation by the Canadian government. In 1985, while attending the University of El Salvador, Figueroa became a student activist for the Frente Farabundo Martí para la Liberación Nacional, or FMLN. During the 1980s, El Salvador’s ruling government is thought to have murdered more than 80,000 of its own citizens and often used brutal violence to repress dissent. The FMLN was the underground opposition and after the signing of a peace accord in 1992 was formally recognized as a legitimate political party. The peace accord was not the end of the violence, however, and so Figueroa fled with his wife to Canada on May 6, 1997. Since then, he and his wife have had three children and Figueroa has always worked to pay his own way, never relying on the system for support. Now, the Canadian government say that his role as an activist with the FMLN in the 80s is

Jose Figueroa with his son, Ivan Jose. Photo by Brennan Storr reason enough to justify his deportation, on the grounds that the FMLN is classified, in Canada, as a terrorist organization. This decision completely ignores the fact that the FMLN is now the democratically elected government in El Salvador and has diplomatic ties to both Canada and the United States.

Eat Here Now: Victoria Harvest Fest

Annual Japanese Fall Bazaar November 7 (Sun) Place: Fairfield Community Place 1335Thurlow(Near Fairfield Moss St

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n September 26th, Spirit (Centennial) Square played host to 50 of the best food producers on the island. When the sun finally burned away the clouds, it became clear that some of the tastiest farm fresh produce, fish, meat, eggs, bread, salt, beer, wine and cider in the world comes from Vancouver Island. Moreover, Victoria’s Chefs proved once again that they know how to put all that great food to good use. 5,000 people turned out to support the idea of a permanent public market in downtown Victoria and the Victoria Downtown Public Market Society raised enough money for a feasibility study and business plan. Following on that huge success the Victoria Downtown Public Market Society is pleased to announce a monthly local food market to be held in Market Square through the winter months. The Downtown Winter Market will feature local produce, baking, preserves, meat, cheese, music, hot drinks and more, all for sale under the covered half of Market Square’s inner courtyard. Visit the Market between 11AM and 3PM on Saturday, November 20th and Saturday, December 18. 2011 dates will be announced soon. For more information, please visit www.victoriapublicmarket.com.

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Exploration in World Religions: PartTwo

Religion 101: Exploring Judaism St. Andrew’s-Wesley United Church in Vancouver hosted a six week exploration of different world religions. From October 6-10, St. Andrew’s explored Judaism. Rabbi Laura Duhan Kaplan grew up in New York City, with a strong education in Jewish religion and culture. For fifteen years, she served as Professor of Philosophy at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. In 2005, she was ordained as a rabbi in the Jewish Renewal movement, and came to Vancouver with her husband and children. Currently she serves as spiritual leader of Or Shalom Synagogue in Vancouver. Rabbi Kaplan shared her thoughts on Judaism with Embrace BC.

Where does Judaism come from? Judaism began about 3,000 years ago in the ancient Near East, in the areas that are now Iraq and Israel. Just like other people in that region, ancient Jews practiced an earth-based religion, with rituals marking the seasons. However, they added a monotheistic interpretation, which means that instead of worshipping a variety of natural forces, they understood all natural phenomena as being the work of one divine power. Modern Judaism came into being during the

first century C.E. (common era), as Jews became dispersed all over the world. At that time, Jewish leaders consciously discussed how best to practice the teachings of Judaism in less land-based ways. What are the beliefs and practices of Judaism? Judaism is an interesting religion, because it teaches universal ethical and spiritual issues, yet is also connected with a specific civilization or culture. For instance, our sages – who were like Rabbis – shaped modern Judaism and articulated some of the universal teachings such as that we keep the world sustainable through three activities: Torah (Bible) study – spiritual inquiry, developing our intellects, knowing our cultural history Prayer – personal and communal connections with God Repair of the world - through righteous giving, personal acts of loving kindness, ethical self-development, and political action

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Many Jewish holidays celebrate specific times in our cultural history, with rituals that help us to interpret the meaning of historical events for us today; the most famous of these is the Passover Seder, which is the celebration of moving from slavery to freedom. Our prayerbook (a collection of great spiritual poetry from Biblical times to the present) is another celebration of Jewish culture. What is the Jewish concept of God? In Judaism God is ONE. However, Jews interpret this in many ways, including:

blessings are some popular awareness practices. For instance, The rules of kosher eating are designed to place limits on our consumption of meat. Many Jews today have deepened their practice to follow “Eco-kosher” rules, which include vegetarianism and buying from companies with good labour practices. By watching our speech (avoiding gossip, speaking positively of others, choosing compassionate ways of communication), we also change the way we think

ideas that people should know about Judaism? Because the State of Israel has been so prominent in world news, I would like others to know that the Jewish community is deeply divided in our own responses to current events. Some of us focus on Israel’s successes as a technologically advanced, multicultural society, where Jewish and secular arts flourish, while others focus on Israel’s challenges, such as being a militarized society with deep religious divisions. We all have family and friends who

We should devote our life to only one highest goal; All religions aim at the same spiritual and moral truths inspired by a single higher power; Everything that exists is made of Divine energy, which is the only real substance of the universe; and Jews should remember that even with our diverse interpretations, we are still one people.

and become less negative. Jewish tradition also teaches that we should say 100 blessings each day. Blessings are short sentences that thank God for food, natural wonders, opportunities to learn, for good things in our lives, and for the assistance we receive in coping with difficult things.

live there, and we try to acknowledge the mixed nature of this tiny young country, as it works to find a place in the world. We hope that our dialogue and our action can influence it for the better.

How does Judaism impact family life and day-to-day activities? Many Jewish rituals take place in the home; for example, our most basic spiritual practice is Shabbat (Sabbath) – a day of rest from productive labour, and a day of enjoyment of simple things such as family, friends, food, nature, and awareness of God’s presence. The ritual that greets Shabbat includes the lighting of candles, singing, and offering blessings to one another. Judaism is also a constant practice of self-awareness. Conscious eating, watching our speech, and saying

What are the major similarities between Judaism and other faiths being explored in the World religions festival? All religious traditions are working together to remind people of their spiritual and ethical lives and to help people form spiritual communities where we take care of each other. Because of our different cultural origins, we all have different stories and symbols that help us in this work. Because we all live in the same world and share the same human nature, we all struggle with similar issues within our communities. What are the main thoughts or

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What are your personal views about Interfaith Bridging? Some people say that faith traditions are similar because they all speak to the same human nature. I think there’s another reason – faith traditions are similar because people of different faiths speak to one another and learn from each other! Interfaith dialogue should be a natural part of life in Canada. We all have friends and colleagues of different faiths, with different cultural traditions. Usually, these differences are not a barrier to friendship. We should welcome structured, friendly discussions in which we can specifically learn about each other’s faith traditions, and sometimes in the process, we learn a great deal about our own backgrounds!

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BRITISH COLUMBIA

Province Honours Its Best and Brightest Brennan Storr Diversity Reporter Staff This year’s Order of B.C. Investiture Ceremony took place on October 21 at Victoria’s Government House. 15 honourees were presented with an Order of B.C. medal and certificate by Lieutenant Governor Steven L. Point and Premier Gordon Campbell. The honour is awarded to residents of British Columbia who are considered to have benefitted the province in an extraordinary way. Premier Campbell said of this year’s nominees: “Each individual has done something special; they have given, and given, and given again.” Among this year’s recipients were genome scientist Marco A. Marra, of Van-

couver, Aboriginal community worker Barbara Ward-Burkitt of Prince George and youth fundraiser Jeneece Edroff, of Victoria. At only sixteen years of age, Edroff has raised over $1.5 million for Variety, the Children’s Charity and becomes the youngest ever recipient of the Order. Recipients are nominated by their peers, who submit a nomination form along with two letters of support to the Order of B.C. Advisory Council, chaired by the Lieutenant Governor. The deadline for applications is March and selections are made no later than April of the same year.

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Zen teacher Eshu Martin gives the opening speech during the Order of BC presentation ceremony at Government House. 15 individuals were given the province’s highest award for outstanding achievement.

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Jeneece Edroff, 16, receives the Order of BC from premier Gordon Campbell and lieutenant-governor Steven L. Point. Edroff started a penny drive for Variety when she was seven, and by 14, had raised over one million dollars. She is the youngest ever recipient of the award.

SHANGHAI EXPO BOOSTS PROFILE OF B.C. WOOD PRODUCTS VICTORIA - More than 600,000 Chinese citizens, developers and urban planners know more about the benefits of building with wood after visiting the Vancouver Pavilion at Shanghai Expo 2010, which has now concluded its six-month run. “The Vancouver Pavilion at Expo 2010 in Shanghai provided an excellent opportunity to showcase Canadian wood products and wood construction techniques to an international audience,” said Natural Resources Canada Minister Christian Paradis. “The Government of Canada’s investment of $2.5 million allowed the pavilion to display the quality and benefits of wood-frame construction, and strengthened Canada’s position in this important market.” “The exposure we gained was equiva-

lent to hosting 400 trade shows on how wood-frame construction can sustainably meet China’s development needs,” said Forests, Mines and Lands Minister Pat Bell, who is currently in China leading British Columbia’s largest-ever trade mission. “It was a tremendous opportunity to promote our products and technology, and build on the market inroads we have made since 2003.” Exit surveys indicate nearly 120,000 visitors to the Vancouver Pavilion were professionals involved in urban planning and development. Media coverage of the pavilion also amounted to more than $1 million in Chinese television, newspaper and Internet advertising. Most people who visited the pavilion (titled Urban Sanctuary) were from Mainland China, where the majority of

people are not familiar with Canadian lumber and construction systems. “Raising consumer awareness, and debunking myths about wood-frame construction, is an important step in building demand for B.C. wood and building systems,” said Bell. “Thanks to tremendous support from the Government of Canada and City of Vancouver, we were able to demonstrate for the average Chinese citizen that building with wood is green, sturdy and cost-effective.” The Vancouver Pavilion was a collaboration of the Government of Canada, the Province of British Columbia and the City of Vancouver. Vancouver was one of only four North American cities selected for the exposition’s Urban Best Practices Area, which provided a platform for participating cities to exchange experiences

in urban construction and development. The three-storey pavilion featured exhibits on the transformation of False Creek after Expo 86 and the green benefits of wood-frame construction. It also housed meeting rooms for hosting receptions and seminars for Chinese developers, engineers, architects and government officials. More than $2.5 million in funding for the project was provided by the Government of Canada under its $170-million Economic Action Plan.

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Meet Your Candidates

Rose Henry

t is no coincidence that the issues affecting the poor are year after year given short shrift. Class interests on city council have almost unanimously been with those who stand for big development and private profits before people’s real needs, affordable housing, public transit and poverty alleviation. Rose is no newcomer to social justice struggles. She operates on substance and not slick. She is one person who will put the urgency of Victoria’s pressing social issues at the top (rather than the bottom) of the agenda at City Hall. She is a compassionate and hard-working advocate who will serve beyond the call of duty to press for solutions to the growing problems that our community faces: addiction, homelessness, intolerance, housing affordability, public safety.

Rose is experienced and embedded in local politics within downtown, university and advocacy groups. In addition to over 25 years of work with community-based organizations, in recent years Rose has also built partnerships at the university.

Paul Brown

George Sirk I was born in Venezuela and came to Vancouver when I was ten years old. My first language is still Spanish and I hope to represent all immigrants who need a voice. Here are some of my beliefs: 1. Fiscal prudence - The taxpayers should have the final say on the Blue Bridge expenditures. I would work to lower the cost of the bridge repairs and sewage treatment because the present plans are still too elaborate and expensive. 2. Family - As a father, I strongly support our recreation facilities, leaders and workers! For example, I support building a new skateboard park in Victoria. It is low maintenance and would cost taxpayers very little. Our children and our elders need safe

places to walk and bike. We need to increase our efforts to maintain our parks and playing fields. 3. Tourism and small business - I believe in this city, its history, wealth, children and future. I would listen to advice from our City’s key employers in tourism and other small businesses.

Marianne Alto

love and am so proud of my City of Victoria. Our sense of community, our environment, services and vision are second to none. I want to help preserve our city’s many unique attributes and contribute to meeting its challenges. My principal reason for running is my concern that there are fiscal clouds on the horizon that need to be properly addressed. Potentially large expenditures may be necessary to maintain or replace aging infrastructure. These initiatives and projects need to be properly reviewed and debated in an open and transparent manner. I have spent the past 20 years providing advice and training on sound accountability and governance practices to public servants across the Pacific Northwest. I believe this background and experience

uniquely qualifies me to make a meaningful contribution to our city’s challenges and opportunities. My position on a range of issues can be found on my website www.paulbrownvictoria.org

On November 20, Victorians have a chance to add a new voice to our City Council. I’m asking for your support to be that voice because I’m a facilitator by trade, and a small businessperson. I’m also a volunteer with the Coalition to End Homelessness and many other community organizations. Some people see social justice issues and business interests as opposites. I see them as two sides of the same coin. We can’t have a thriving business sector without addressing the core issues of poverty and addiction in our city. At the same time, fiscal responsibility, competitive taxes and a good business climate are essential to nurture a strong private sector. I bring people together, listen, probe,

challenge, and facilitate, then consider all their diverse perspectives, balance competing interests then I act with purpose to solve problems, and create solutions that work for everyone. As city councilor, that’s what I want to do for Victorians.

Victoria City Council By-election November 20, 2010

“Marianne is an honest, diligent, and progressive individual. Her practical outlook in ensuring the continued growth of our local economy is beneficial to small business owners and residents alike. I whole heartedly endorse Marianne for city council.” ~ Abudi Awaysheh, Rockland resident Marianne Alto’s priorities as your City Councillor will be to: • Work collaboratively with all levels of government, local businesses and community groups to foster a healthy economy that supports healthy communities. • Bring the community together to address homelessness, public safety and addictions issues. • Develop a regional transportation system that is environmentally and economically sustainable.

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View from City Hall

Tour the Johnson Street Bridge, Meet the Architect VICTORIA - There will be an opportunity to learn more about the architectural design of the new bridge and its placement in Victoria’s historic district of Old Town, on Monday night. Sebastian Ricard, lead architect from Wilkinson- Eyre will provide an overview of the project from an architectural perspective, describing the inspiration and considerations involved in designing a landmark, world-class bridge. As Victoria voters head to the polls on November 20, the City of Victoria is providing a number of opportunities for the public to learn more about the various aspects of the bridge. • What: Designing a Landmark Bridge: Meet the Architects • When: Monday, October 25, 2010 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. • Where: Victoria Conference Centre, Lecture Theatre

Proposed Traffic and Trail Improvements for Beacon Hill Park

ICTORIA - Beacon Hill Park is an oasis of both natural and landscaped beauty. Its open vista across the Strait of Juan de Fuca and unique recreation features make it a destination for residents and visitors alike. Based on valuable community input to date, the City of Victoria has developed a draft transportation plan that will guide traffic and trail improvements to make Beacon Hill Park safer and more enjoyable. Drop by an open house in the community to learn more and provide input. Take the opportunity to view displays and discuss proposed road closures to reduce cut-through traffic, methods to slow down traffic, ways to maintain access to the park’s recreation features, and trail improvements. Registration is not required. Complimentary refreshments will be served. Free childminding will be available. Participants will also have an opportunity to complete a short survey. Your input will help inform the transportation plan for Beacon Hill Park which will be presented to City Council in the New Year for consideration. For more information, visit: www.victoria.ca and click on What’s New?

The public will also have an opportunity to tour the Johnson Street Bridge on Saturday, October 23, to learn more about the condition of the current bridge and to learn about the many new features and improvements to be provided in the new bridge. Registration is required. • What: Public Tours of the Johnson Street Bridge • When: Saturday, October 23, 2010 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. • Where: Johnson Street Bridge, near Via Rail Station Members of the media are invited to attend both events. Wilkinson Eyre Architects is among the United Kingdom’s leading design practices, and is responsible for a large portfolio of international projects. Their architecture is based on an informed use of technology and materials, combining a commitment to the spirit of the new with a strong awareness of context. Learn more about the variety of world class bridges they have designed at www.wilkinsoneyre.com/projects/type/bridges.aspx

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OPEN HOUSE #1 Proposed Traffic and Trail Improvements for Beacon Hill Park Tuesday, November 16, 2010, from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Fairfield Gonzales Community Centre, Out of School Care Room 1330 Fairfield Road OPEN HOUSE #2 Proposed Traffic and Trail Improvements for Beacon Hill Park Wednesday, November 17, 2010, from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. James Bay New Horizons, Activity Room, 234 Menzies Street

VOT E BA R RY H O B B I S victoria city council To respond to the economic downturn, we need to see our downtown core and neighbourhood centres attract vibrant businesses - ones that will create new opportunities, increase environmental sustainability, add jobs, and increase our tax-base. Our legacy should be a vibrant, dynamic society. A City that engages business, residents and visitors; with municipal services that exceed citizens’ expectations.

Left to right: Abudi Awaysheh, Marianne Alto, Khalilah Alwani meeting with voters around Victoria. Photo credit: Tony Sprackett

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Camosun Celebrates New Library Brennan Storr Diversity Reporter Staff

ary Lunn, MP for Saanich-Gulf Islands and Minister of State for Sport, and Ida Chong, MLA for Oak Bay-Gordon Head and Minister of Science and Universities joined Camosun executive, faculty, staff and students to officially open the Alan Batey Library and Learning Commons at Camosun’s Lansdowne campus on Friday, October 29, before touring the

new expanded fitness centre. The completed works, along with the heavily upgraded Learning Commons at Camosun’s Interurban campus, represent 3 of Camosun’s projects under Canada’s Knowledge Infrastructure Program, or KIP, part of the Economic Action Plan. Under KIP, $2-billion dollars have been allotted for infrastructure enhancement at Canada’s universities and colleges. Individual donors and non-govern-

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mental organizations also helped the institution reach its funding goal, and at the end of Friday’s ceremony a commemorative donor wall was unveiled at the entrance to the Learning Commons. The $2.75-million library now includes an electronic classroom, additional computer stations, DVD/media view rooms, a seminar classroom and a lounge area. $500,000 was used to turn a WWIera gymnasium located in the Young

Building into a modern fitness centre and weight room. The renovation of the Interurban campus’ Learning Commons was a $1.25-million project that brought new life to the library, with group break-out areas, computer classrooms, laptop- supported study carrels, and many others improvements similar to those at Alan Batey. Camosun’s other KIP projects, totalling $3.75-million are expected to be completed by March 31, 2011.

MP Gary Lunn and MLA Ida Chong give speeches commemorating the construction of the new Library and Learning Commons at Camosun College. Photo by Dan Eastabrook/Diversity Reporter Staff

Plant a Seed to Read Dinner and Dance at Literacy Fundraiser Brennan Storr Diversity Reporter Staff The Rotary Club of Saanich and the READ Society hosted the “Plant a Seed to Read” gala fundraiser on October 23 at the UVIC University Club. The evening began with cocktails and the commencement of the silent auction, with musical accompaniment by the Esquimalt Jazz Band. Over $20,000 in donated items were up for auction, including golf lessons, artisan giftware and a variety of gift certificates, ranging from restaurant discounts to hotel stays. After dinner and dessert, guests were treated to a series of performances by students from Pearson College, including an African “gumboot dance”, belly dancers and singers. The acts were part of the college’s “One World” show, presented each year at the Royal Theatre. Following the students’ performance was the “Balloon Pop”, where diners were given the opportunity to purchase and then pop inflated balloons in search of prizes. The Victoria-based dance band “Loose Change” then took the stage. It was the first time that the READ Society had partnered with the Rotary Club of Saanich and the groups approached it with a common goal: helping literacy cross economic and cultural barriers. “Literacy is so very important for both children and adults in our world,” said Graeme Kirby, chairman of the READ Society. “Education, like anything, costs money and tonight’s event will provide funds to help subsidize those who cannot afford it.”

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(Left) Pearson College students presented acts from their “One World” show. Photo by Brennan Storr/Diversity Reporter Staff

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Victoria celebrates African Heritage Story & Photos by Raquel Gallego Diversity Reporter Staff

he University of Victoria held the second annual African Eloquent Youth Celebration on October 24th. The festival was a celebration of African culture through music, dance, food and art. Ten contestants between the ages of 13 and 20 represented different African countries, showing their talent in a range of performances, from painting, to modern dance and drums. Every performance brought forth a round of applause from the packed auditorium. At the end of the night the winners were: Aliya Mitchell, Gina Swasisa and Joel Kwanda. “I am very happy with the response and I am looking forward to incorporating any constructive criticism into next years’ event” says Kade Hardy-Agueh, organizer of the event. The pageant was presented by the the African Heritage Association of Vancouver after a full year of preparations. “The youth are our future,” says Kade. “Therefore all the encouragement and support generated in the community needs to center around the youth”.

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Citizenship Week

The Art of Citizenship Brennan Storr Diversity Reporter Staff or 30 new Canadians, the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria has become the setting for one of the most pivotal moments of their lives. It was there, on Monday, October 18th, they became Canadian citizens in a ceremony hosted by Citizenship and Immigration Canada and the Institute for Canadian Citizenship (ICC), in partnership with the Victoria Community Citizenship Committee and the Inter-Cultural

Association of Greater Victoria (ICA). The event was scheduled to help kick off Canadian Citizenship Week, described by ICA Executive Director Jean McRae as “a chance for all of us, not just those who choose Canada but those of us born here as well, to reflect on what it means to be part of this country.” Annually, over 170,000 people become Continued on page 19.

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Spooky Fun! The Victoria Filipino-Canadian Seniors Association held a sold-out Halloween dinner and dance fundraiser on Saturday, October 23rd at the Cedar Hill Recreation Centre. The Seniors Association put a huge amount of work into making the evening come together, part of which included cooking the wide range of Filipino food on offer. 250 revellers, some costumed, some not, filled the venue to capacity. Joining the usual assortment of witches and ghosts were some fun contemporary costumes like pop star Lady Gaga and the Mad Hatter as envisioned in Tim Burton’s new adaptation of “Alice in Wonderland.” After dinner, partygoers of all ages danced for hours in the Recreation Centre’s auditorium.

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OPINION

Faith or Health: The Dilemma of Filipino Women Caroline Wong - Manila Philippines

ry Being a Woman It’s not easy being a woman in a predominantly Catholic society. Yolanda Omos of Barangay Tangub, Bacolod City, had to wake up at 2 am daily for 20 years, doing her marketing at dawn. Her small barbecue business could hardly sustain her growing brood of 6. Family planning was out of the question for Yolanda, a devout Catholic. Six of her twelve children died due to lack of money for medical expenses. Not wanting to burden her family with medical bills, Yolanda, herself, prematurely died of diabetes and exhaustion at 64. Yolanda is one of the many self-sacrificing mothers in the Philippines which counts 80% of its population as Catholics. Devoutly adhering to the Church’s doctrines, mothers like Yolanda blithely accept poverty as a consequence of having one too many children, staunchly refusing artificial contraceptives. In an impoverished country where 32% of the population are poor; the country’s soaring population of 88.57 million is a major issue. We rank 12 amongst the most densely populated countries in the world. The links between poverty and population are well established: population growth reduces savings and growth in per capita incomes, increasing unemployment rates. National Statistics Office’s surveys show that the larger the family, the more likely it is to be poor. It does not help that the Catholic Church is opposing the Reproductive Health Bill which seeks to provide alternative family planning methods, empowering poor people to make a choice about the number of children they want. A coalition of rural women have united, stressing that the RH

bill is the ultimate solution to poverty and overpopulation. These women bear the brunt of 60% of the family’s food expenditures, toiling 10-12 hours a day. “What can the priests do? Can they give us food?” asks Trinidad Domingo, president of the Pambansang Koalisyon ng mga Kababaihan sa Kanayunan (National Coalition of Rural Women). Apparently not, nor do they care. The Church that denounces contraceptives, claiming to value the sanctity of life, is indifferent to the plight of the Yolandas and Trinidads of the world, and the countless of young lives rudely aborted by poverty.

An institution that thrives on disempowering women and is apathetic to the deaths and suffering brought by poverty to its people, has no place preaching morality. Outside institutionalized marriage and the sole purpose of breeding (much like heifers), the Roman Catholic Church equates sexual pleasure with sin. Condoms and contraceptives spoil the Church’s fun. According to philosopher Robert Anton Wilson, self-respect is a prerequisite for independence. Is it without good reason then that the Church appears to like keeping the masses fearful, guilt-ridden, poor and thus dependent and easily controlled? Without its followers, it would fall apart. Love for its people is a sham; the Church only cares for its existence. It also shows particular misogyny: Eve the original seductress and sinner, Mary Magdalene the whore. It is only kind to Virgin Mary: the subservient unthreatening docile breeder, who blindly obeyed sans questions. We have millions of Marys in our country, languishing in poverty, subsrvient to Catholicism’s patriarchy. The Church has recently made threats of ex-communicating President Aquino for his support of said bill. Do we have bullies in holy white robes? Prior to this year’s elections, Sorsogon Bishop Arturo Bastes threatened to rally against politicians supporting the RH Bill. “They will pay a political price,” he warns. Cebu Archbishop Ricardo Cardinal Vidal similarly had a list of politicians “whom people should not vote for.” “I have told my people not to elect the people who have sponsored this bill.” Religion has no place in state affairs.

When the clergy bullies politicians into toeing their line or suffering their wrath, it is no longer about spirituality, but a group of holy clowns playing politics under the guise of organized religion. Astute politicians have toadied up to the Clergy, fully aware of the political repercussions. Congressman Manny Pacquiao of Saranggani, former Manila Mayor Lito Atienza, Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim, Parañaque City Representative Eduardo Zialcita, and Parañaque City Representative Roilo Golez, to name a few. Orlando Carvajal, a former priest puts it succinctly. “Politicians only think of what this can do for their candidacy. If they say it’s for their morality, it’s not.” Meanwhile, Pacquiao cites the infallibility of the Bible’s teachings to go forth and multiply, professing his devotion to the faith. We’d like to ask Pacquiao, his likes, and the clergy to leave the sanctuary of their air-conditioned rooms and feel what it’s like to live amongst the poorest shanties. We’d like them to feel what it’s like to be a woman, carrying one’s child for 9 months with a swollen belly. We’d like them to see hunger and suffering in their children’s eyes and feel the helplessness of not being able to do anything. We’d like them to feel what it’s like to see their child die before their very eyes because they do not have money to pay for medical bills. Maybe then, they would change their minds. Maybe.

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Anthem Man’s 10 Best Foreign Films of the Last 10 Years Since “The Girl that Kicked the Hornet’s Nest”, the third and final chapter in the Swedish “Millennium” series, has been released, it is the perfect time to recap some of the decade’s best foreign films: Sin Nombre (Mexico - 2008) The story follows Honduran teenager Sayra and her father as they try to make their way north through Mexico into the United States. This is an eye-opening look into both “illegal” immigration and the rapidly growing street gang Mara Salvatruches. Flame & Citron (Denmark - 2008) The story of Flame and Citron, two Danish resistance fighters in World War II-era Copenhagen.

The Secret in Their Eyes (Spain - 2009) A retired criminal investigator decides to write a novel about a past homicide case that has haunted him for years. There was a lot of material, so I cut it in half, cutting out some movies in the process. Can you please ask Bruce not to use material from IMDB or other sources without crediting? Most of the information he provided was copied and pasted from there and I had to rewrite it. Thanks! Black Book (Holland - 2006) A Jewish singer working for the Dutch resistance uses her charms to spy on the occupying Nazi force. Downfall (Germany - 2004) Hitler’s final days as seen through the eyes of his secretary.

City of God (Brazil - 2002) A heart-stopping account of gang life in Rio de Janeiro’s favelas. Amelie (France - 2001) A young French girl takes it upon herself to help people find love. Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s masterpiece. No Man’s Land (Bosnia-Herzegovina 2001) Two soldiers from opposing sides of the conflict become trapped in no man’s land. Brilliantly shows the UN being a great audience that can do nothing to end the violence.

Anthem Man The Lives of Others (Germany - 2006) A Stasi agent in 1984 East Berlin spies on a beautiful couple he suspects of treason. Slowly he is drawn into the drama of their lives. Malena (France - 2000) Set in Italy during WWII, the beautiful Malena is widowed when her husband is killed at war. Typical town gossip springs up, but one boy’s love for Malena won’t allow him to participate.

The Taste of Montreal La Belle Patate serves up Quebecois comfort food in Esquimalt Randy Hume Diversity Reporter Staff

If you’ve ever wanted to experience a typical Montréal hole-in-the wall poutine joint without having to get on a plane, check out La Belle Patate at 1215 Esquimalt Road. Housed in a 70-year-old building next to Esquimalt’s former Hotel de Ville, now City Hall, La Belle Patate offers Montréal fare like traditional poutine, hand-made hamburgers, smoked meat sandwiches and steamed hot dogs. “I thought to Mathieu Lott, the proprietor of La Belle Patate, moved west to Victoria from Montréal in 2006 with his wife myself,‘they must be missing the Dora and son Cameron. When they first arrived, Mathieu was a stay-at-home dad while his wife Dora opened the food as much as I am.” Arthur Murray Dance School in April 2007. Mathieu recalls that everywhere he went he heard French-speaking people: at the park, the recreation centre and grocery store. “I thought to myself,‘they must be missing the food as much as I am’,” he says. While on a walk with his son Cameron, Mathieu came across 1215 Esquimalt Road. The location caught his eye as the perfect place to open a restaurant specializing in the kind of comfort food he was missing. The rest is history.

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El cine europeo llega a Toronto La sexta edición del Festival Cinematográfico de la Unión Europea (European Union Film Festival) tendrá lugar en The Royal Cinema en Toronto del 18 al 30 de noviembre. El festival proyectará una selección de nuevas películas de 21 países europeos, y será el público el que vote el ganador de este año. Este festival de entrada gratuita, está organizado por los Consulados de la Unión Europea y por Institutos Culturales en Toronto. Para más información sobre películas, entradas y localización, pueden visitar: www.europeunionfilmfestival.com

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6th Annual E.U. Film Festival Approaching The sixth edition of the European Union Film Festival will take place at The Royal Cinema in Toronto in November from 18-30. The festival will present a selection of new movies from 21 European countries, and the audience will be in charge of choosing this year’s winner. This is a free admision event organized by the European Union Consulates and Cultural Institutes in Toronto. For more information about movies, tickets and location, please check: www.europeunionfilmfestival.com.

古晨（资料图）在中国男篮为备战亚运四处征战的同时，国手孙悦却又被曝光私事。10月31日，孙悦的前女友古晨在微博中声称，孙悦曾拿着银行卡向其求婚，但被自己拒绝。古晨在自己的博客中这样写道：“亲爱的粉们，前几天有朋友误认为我的一双白球鞋是与前男友情侣的，告诉大家不要误会，并不是那样。我与此人在两年前已分手，最后一次联系只是他拿一张一年前工资及一些广告赞助费用的银行卡表示想要结婚，本人并未同意，鞋子只是无意中穿了一次，没有任何特殊意义。最后祝大家万圣节快乐！” 虽然微博中并未提及孙悦的名字，而是将他称为“此人”，但是从两人分手的时间以及整个事件来推断，这个“此人”无疑就是孙悦。（文字来源：扬子晚报）

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CHINESE

November 03, 2010

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省府為何要為兩名自由黨內線人士支付600萬律師費？延宕七年的卑詩鐵路出售貪污案，本周突然宣告結案。更出人意料的是，卑詩自由黨的兩名高級廳長助理巴斯（Dave Basi)和維爾克（Bobby Virk)，突然願意認罪。然而這個結果並未平息眾人對貪污案的疑問，最新發展反而揭露更多尚未解答的問題。我們得知巴斯和維爾克之所以認罪，是因為卑詩自由黨決定用納稅人的錢，支付他們高達六百萬元的訴訟費─ 明顯悖離一般處理公務員宣判有罪的標準程序，事態發展更對卑詩自由黨的動機充滿懷疑。卑詩人民不禁要問：省府願意支付六百萬元訴訟費，是否為了挽救卑詩自由黨？卑詩鐵路貪污案揭露了卑詩自由黨高級官員的醜行，隨著案情發展只會招來更嚴厲的

新民主黨黨領詹嘉路 Carole James 批判。試想前財政廳長范高廉，原本已被安排到法院提供證詞，辯護律師更打算傳召省長本人出庭，卻在此時突然逆轉終結本案，也難怪社會

各界對此充滿疑慮。

眾獲得答案的途徑之一。

省府究竟出於什麼動機，同意這項認罪協議？為何要為兩名犯法自由黨內線人士支付六百萬元的律師費？省府拒絕公開附帶賠償協議的內容，是否隱藏了什麼不為人知的秘密？省府儘快結束貪污案審訊，到底想迴避什麼？

自由黨政府必須召開省議會秋季會期，回答卑詩鐵路出售貪污弊案的所有相關問題。這件突然結束的案件，有太多未解答的疑問，尤其當人民要支付案件的法律和訴訟費，當然有權知道全部真相。

新民主黨要求答案。因此我要求卑詩自由黨立刻澄清疑慮，公佈所有關於支付這筆六百萬律師費的相關細節。儘管現在他們無法再以法院在審理中作為藉口，但卑詩自由黨卻仍繼續迴避問題，拒絕交代省府是如何介入這項認罪協議。新民主黨要求召開公聽會，全面檢討卑詩鐵路出售案。卑詩人民有權知道全部的真相，全方位的公聽會是讓民

卑詩自由黨希望人民忘記卑詩鐵路貪污弊案，希望這項認罪協議能把一切關於自由黨政府核心，貪污腐敗的指控與懷疑帶來終結。顯而易見，卑詩自由黨關心自己的問題多於公眾利益。人民實在受夠了，我們需要重建民眾對政府的信任。卑詩省民有權獲得一個以民為先、値得信賴的政府。

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IMMIGRATION

November 03, 2010

A journalist’s encounter with murder and life DUBAI - Witnessing a murder and having to break the gruesome story to the world is an experience that Hafiz Iqbal never wants to go through again. On August 15, two teenaged brothers, Mughees and Muneeb, were brutally battered to death with metal rods and wooden sticks by a frenzied mob in broad daylight, claiming them as dacoits, in Sialkot, Pakistan. The incident that shocked the world exposed the callousness of authorities that egged the crowd on doing this crime. The boys were hung upside down and the crowd allegedly stoned them to death. A series of life-threatening events followed Hafiz Iqbal, a reporter of Dunya TV, after he broke the story and he had to seek refuge in Dubai. He is also the first Pakistani journalist to be summoned by the Supreme Court of Pakistan as a key witness. “It was an experience that I never want to go through again,” he said in an interview with Khaleej Times. Recounting the incident, Iqbal said he was too shocked to react initially. “I reached the venue when the boys were semi-conscious. I was too shocked to react but when I did, I was violently pushed back by the crowd,” he recalled. “I sensed I would also get a beating if I tried to intervene. My next thought was to film the event since my journalistic instinct said that it needed to be recorded.” Iqbal managed to shoot three four-second clips which showed the local head of police being a witness to the beatings before he was spotted by the crowd. A fullfledged TV footage, that also included mobile camera clippings, was shown just after 7am. “It was then hell broke loose.” “The police was already threatening me. And the other media too wanted details,” he said. Iqbal claims his investiga-

How You Can Help: Iqbal is appealing for help from Canadian community members to support his visa application. If you like to support please contact us at contact@diversityreporter.com See below Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney’s statement encouraging Canadians to refugee sponsors. Hafiz Iqbal, Reporter Dunya TV tive reporting also showed that the boys were not dacoits but were victims of a larger conspiracy and rivalry. Following the reporting, over 15 people were arrested including police officers. “We could not find any weapons near the bodies so we asked the police how they knew the murdered boys were dacoits,” explained Iqbal. It was also on Iqbal’s reporting that a judicial inquiry was ordered and he was given 24-hoursecurity. The Punjab government took notice of the incident only when the story was picked up by the international media. “Authorities put all the pressure they could on me by setting up base outside my house and intercepting my calls,’ he alleged. Also for the first time in Pakistan’s history, police officers were put under house arrest. “My role in the case was also questioned. But the original footage of the incident is proof enough that I was just doing my job,” he said. According to Iqbal, ‘agencies’ are still monitoring each of his moves. “I have been stopped from appearing in court and have been beaten up twice as a warning. But this will not stop me from highlighting the truth,” he said. The case is still pending in court. However, after the life-threatening attacks, his

Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney met with community groups to encourage them to consider sponsoring refugees to come to Canada. “Canada has a long history of helping those most in need,” said Minister Kenney. “I’m encouraging the groups I’ve been meeting with, and others across the country who are interested, to be part of this history in a very personal and direct way.” Groups who sponsor refugees commit to providing financial assistance for one year or until the refugees can support themselves financially, whichever comes first. Assistance includes accommodation, clothing and food. Beyond providing for their physical needs, sponsors also offer emotional support and friendship to the refugees for the duration of the sponsorship period, and often well beyond. Through the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program, Canada has welcomed more than 200,000 refugees from all over the world, over and above the number of refugees resettled through the Government-Assisted Refugees Program. As part of the Balanced Refugee Reform Act, which was passed into law earlier this summer, the Government of Canada will increase the number of resettled refugees per year by 20 percent. This includes 2,000 more spots in the Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program. family and friends pleaded with Iqbal to leave Pakistan and seek refuge in Dubai. “I am not going to stay here for ever,” said the young man. “I still have lots of stories waiting for me at home though I

know I may lose my life once I go back.” “How can I talk about freedom and not believe in it myself,” he added.

The Art of Citizenship Continued from page 13. new citizens of Canada in ceremonies held throughout the year. This was the first time that the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria has hosted such a ceremony. Jon Tupper, gallery director and ICC board member, explained the decision: “It was an opportunity to celebrate the arts alongside immigration. Art is perhaps the best way to involve new citizens in the cultural dialogue,” he said. Justice George Gibault presided over the hour-long ceremony, which featured guest speaker Lydia Kasianchuk, manager of the Lafayette String Quartet. Gibault told the crowd to simply “be the best person you can be in an uncertain world.” A thrill went through the room as he finished with, “Ladies and gentlemen, congratulations. You are now Canadians!” To become Canadian citizens, adults must be permanent residents living in

Canada for at least three of the four years prior to their application. Following approval, applicants must then pass a general knowledge test that demonstrates their proficiency in one of Canada’s two official languages, an awareness of a citizen’s rights and responsibilities, as well as Canadian history and geography. Hesham Zedan was among the 30 taking their oaths at the ceremony. He arrived from Egypt in 2006 and has been working towards citizenship ever since: “It is amazing to be here. This is one of the most important days of my life,” he said.

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CULTURE

November 03, 2010

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iwali or Deepawali is the festival of lights and sweetness. It is basically a symbol of the victory of good over evil, brightness over darkness, and truth over falsity. Each and every legend associated with this fabulous festival gives the same message. The thick dark newmoon (Amavasya) night on which the Diwali festival is celebrated, seems like a full-moon (Purnima) night, because of the effulgent light of numerous diyas or deepaks lighted on this night. These diyasnot only make Diwali, the festival of lights, but they also symbolize the supremacy and consequence of brightness over darkness. The same message is given by the Hindu Upanishads by saying, ‘Asato Ma Sadgamaya’. The lighted diyas on Diwali also remind us of the same teaching of the Upanishads. Diya can be defined as a small earthen lamp that is specially lit on Diwali for pujan and decoration purposes. A cotton wick is used in diyas, and oil or ghee serves as the burning fuel. Diyas are plain and colored, big and small, simple and fancy, and so. Different types of diyas are appropriate for different applications. Children could also make their own diyas as a fun activity on Diwali. This could be done by using clay or dough. It is better

Diwali is one of the biggest festival of Hindus, celebrated with great enthusiasm and happiness in India. The festival is celebrated for five continuous days, where the third days is celebrated as the main Diwali festival or ‘Festival of lights’. Different colorful varieties of fireworks are always associated with this festival. On this auspicious day, people light up diyas and candles all around their house. They perform Laxmi Puja in the evening and seek divine blessings of Goddess of

not to use a wool wick in ghee diyas. As the festive season approaches near, markets get flooded with various types of gifts, decoration, and puja items. The crafted and designer diyas are one of the big attractions in such markets. Diyas embellished with zari, painted patterns, mirrors, etc. are quite enticing by their very appearance. Diwali melas, markets, and haats, showcase a multitude of handcrafted items made by ceramic and handicraft artists throughout the country. Diwali di-

yas are one of the major attractions in such markets. Besides the conventional single spout diyas, multi spout diyas like 10, 11, and 21 spout diyas, and Laxmi-Ganesha diyas can be seen in Diwali markets. Also, multicolored and vibrant colored diyas present in diwali haats and diwali melas look fabulous. However old may be the tradition of diyas on Diwali, it has never lost its significance and charm. Diwali celebrations

Wealth. The festival od Diwali is never complete without exchange of gifts. People present diwali gifts to all near and dear ones.

are incomplete and graceless without the use of Diwali diyas. There is no doubt, diyas were, are, and will remain a significant part of the Diwali festival.

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