Culture Days kicks off in Vaughan
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Enjoy virtual events celebrating the city’s diversity, creativity and inclusion
The City of Vaughan is dedicated to supporting artistic and cultural endeavours that add to the diversity, spirit and togetherness of our community. Starting today – Friday, Sept. 25, the City is kicking off a month-long celebration of Culture Days featuring virtual events that can be enjoyed from the comfort of home.
Culture Days is a free national event celebrating arts, culture, creativity and inspiration in communities across Canada through the magic of art, music and food. With more than 50 virtual events and interactive programs scheduled in Vaughan, there is something for all residents to enjoy.
Culture Days offers events and programming that highlight the unique, historic and emerging establishments around Vaughan – from exploring the McMichael Canadian Art Collection virtually to experiencing the diverse sounds and culture of the city. Visit vaughan.ca/CultureDays to begin planning your Culture Days experience.
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“The City of Vaughan is a proud supporter of artistic and cultural initiatives that enhance our awareness, feed our spirit and inspire goodwill. Enriching people’s lives with art and cultural expression fosters a diverse, vibrant and inclusive society. We are committed to helping develop and encourage local talent to enhance our cultural identity. I invite you to experience the best of what Vaughan has to offer at our 11th annual Culture Days. This year, Vaughan has been selected by the Ontario Culture Days provincial office as a featured city for Culture Days. With more than 50 events and interactive programs from local performers, cultural groups and community organizations, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Take part in this year’s Culture Days to find out why Vaughan is the place to be!”
- Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua
QUICK FACTS
- Culture Days takes place from Friday, Sept. 25 to Sunday, Oct. 25. More than 50 events and interactive programs are available online.
- This year, Vaughan has been selected by the Ontario Culture Days provincial office as a featured city for Culture Days.
- Enriching resident lives with art and cultural expression through events, exhibits and festivals is part of providing Service Excellence to citizens as outlined in the 2018-2022 Term of Council priorities.
- The continued support of Vaughan’s enriched artistic and cultural community through events like Culture Days aligns with the City’s Economic and Cultural Development department’s Business Resilience Plan.
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