An atmosphere full of hope and heritage… A brilliant success for the 7th Annual Palestinian Heritage and Cuisine Festival in Canada! ![]()
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At a wonderful cultural and folklore event that reflects the authenticity of identity and belonging, the Palestinian House of Toronto hosted the 7th Annual Festival to preserve the heritage and traditional Palestinian cuisine and sweets, affirming that heritage is a civilization that is passed down from generation to generation in foreign lands.
Official attendance with a dignitary diploma and community recognition:
– Mayor of Mississauga, Carolyn Parrish
– Salma Zahid, member of parliament, Chair of the Canada Palestine Parliamentary Friendship Group
– Fares Al Soud, Member of parliament
– Dr. Farid Ayad/ Vice president of CAF
– Victor Manuel García Martínez, Consul General of Cuba in Toronto
– Virgino Rikaryanto, Indonesian Consul for Protocol and services
– Bülent Ûçpunar, Turkish Consulate, Executive Director of Toronto Yunus Emre Institute
– Enzo Moreno President of Centro Cultural latinoamericano in Toronto
– Sarif Ali – Community Activist, Bangladeshi Community
– Taha Ghayyar, Executive Director of Justice For All Canada
– Representative of Palestine Youth Movement.
The Palestinian House of Toronto Gifts consist of olive oil from the homeland as a token of appreciation to all the guests who honored us at the festival.
More than 100 traditional dishes and warm family interaction:
The events began in an atmosphere full of joy and family ties, where the attendees enjoyed the taste of more than 100 traditional dishes that were passed down from mothers and participating women through the generations.
The guests of the Maysaga Municipality Chairperson, Ms. Caroline Barry, the Member of Parliament, Mr. Salma Zahed, and the Member of Parliament, Mr. Faris Al-Saud, focused on the importance of cultural activities and solidarity with the Palestinian people, and on highlighting this rich heritage in a multicultural community, with a message of respect and honor to all the participants who contributed with love and dedication.
The Palestinian House Toronto Address:
The Chairman of the Palestinian House, Ms. Amin Al-Ma’ad, delivered a speech expressing deep gratitude to the guests and guests, emphasizing that continuing to organize the seventh annual festival is aimed at instilling Palestine — historically and culturally — in the minds of the younger generation. The festival was adorned with a ceremonial flagpole
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The Member of Parliament, Ms. Salma Zahed, received symbolic gifts as a token of appreciation
Various activities and folklore that revive the spirit:
Dabka and Hayda: The Palestinian House troupe presented folkloric and interactive paintings that captivated the audience’s enthusiasm.
Children and families’ activities: The events included face painting, village painting, henna, and folk games like rope skipping and sack races, as well as gifts given to the participants, which were presented by the Palestinian heritage, which consists of olive oil and olive oil for the guests.
A message of gratitude and appreciation:
The Palestinian House Toronto extends its sincere thanks and appreciation to our Palestinian, Arab, and Arab friends, as well as to all the donors and volunteers who made this impressive event possible.
Together, we tell our story and preserve our heritage through the generations ![]()
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Cutting Knowledge Date: December 2023
Today Date: 29 Oct 2026













