As a Canadian I have to say I am disappointed and outrage with you City of Toronto councillors.
I cannot believe that you would shut down 1 day based on complaints that probably don't even exist
If it smells likes racism..it is racism
...and we call ourselves fair. So sad
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Nicholas Hockin
10 years ago
As a long-time attendee and performer at Afrofest, I strongly support this rich, diverse, community initiative. Long Live Afrofest!!! 2 days!!!
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Anonymous
10 years ago
It wouldn't be fair if Afrofest got cut to one day event.
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Anonymous
10 years ago
This festival is important to a group that has to continue to fight for its cultural expression.
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neil
10 years ago
this is not fair and something must be done
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Romelia Gariba
10 years ago
Every other ethnic group have their 2-day festival. Come on let's be fair!!!
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Macaulay Eteli
10 years ago
Afrofest by Music Africa is one event that has contributed as a tourist attractor to the city of Toronto thus contributing to its economy. First it was relocation of the event from its founding out door location Queen's Park based on reasons that other events also experience d while having events there. Now it is about Noise polution at Woodbine Park. Why the concept of multiculturalism if the city of Toronto can not absorb musical sounds from an African festival for one weekend. Rethink your decision. If Queen's Park and Woodbine Park are not usable by Music Africa then no parks in will be free of all the rules that were stated as the reason to effect this change.
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Stephanie
10 years ago
It is a violation of our legal right to stop us from expressing our culture in public. All people from all cultures matter to this great community. We all bring flavor that makes canada what is it.
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gloria schmed
10 years ago
Stop using 'Southoftheborder' tactics hidden under wording of 'residents complaining'....
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ladji zongo
10 years ago
Afrofest puts money into the economy of the city
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Orotta
10 years ago
It is a shame that the residents of that area do not come to Afrofest to enjoy the celebration at all. They don't even pass by it. Now they came up with evil plan to crush Afrofest. In case they don't know that Toronto is not a white city. Today it is Justin Trudeau's Canada where equality and justice is applied swiftly. Afrofest officials must and should fight this unfairness and racist like action and take it to higher level of city Hall, Queen's Park and even Parliament. If the residents and their representatives do not like the color of our eyes, that is fine but they should not dare to come on our way to block something other Canadians like and cherish. What makes me mad is that they never contested Jazz Festival down there because they are there getting drunk and wild. It is not time to get mad now but it is time to line up lawyers and go to court.
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Onyango OKal
10 years ago
stop the discrimination
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Anonymous
10 years ago
Afrofest needs to be 2 days. It's a festival of culture, expression, and family gathering. If you want to get rid of that and stifle it in one day, be aware of the impact you're making.
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brenda
10 years ago
i thinks its necessary to have a 2 day event for afrofest, they should be giving the same opportunity as taste of the danforth, gay pride paradejerk fest, just to name a few
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Nadia
10 years ago
Their should never been a limit on festivals, no one limits salsa on St.clair. Don't they know the party never stops. it;s a good indication of people enjoying themselves if the time goes over. this festival is integral to showcasing african pride. please reconsider and it limits opportunities if its confined to a one day event.
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Simon
10 years ago
This is a special festival to all who attend, We look forward to it every year.
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Nogah
10 years ago
Because arts and culture make our city so much better. Showcasing culture should be at the center of our communities.
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sahra issa
10 years ago
#freeupafrofest
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Innocent Karuhanga
10 years ago
We need our 2 day afrofest back. Gay parade is a week, what is wrong with Afrofest?
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Osman Gasoama
10 years ago
This is something that be going on for over 26 years, why complain now. Woodbine park been hosting other events that make more noice then afrofest. So it no fear for them to have two to three days when the only peaceful event in Canada to only have a one day show.
As a Canadian I have to say I am disappointed and outrage with you City of Toronto councillors. I cannot believe that you would shut down 1 day based on complaints that probably don't even exist If it smells likes racism..it is racism ...and we call ourselves fair. So sad
As a long-time attendee and performer at Afrofest, I strongly support this rich, diverse, community initiative. Long Live Afrofest!!! 2 days!!!
It wouldn't be fair if Afrofest got cut to one day event.
This festival is important to a group that has to continue to fight for its cultural expression.
this is not fair and something must be done
Every other ethnic group have their 2-day festival. Come on let's be fair!!!
Afrofest by Music Africa is one event that has contributed as a tourist attractor to the city of Toronto thus contributing to its economy. First it was relocation of the event from its founding out door location Queen's Park based on reasons that other events also experience d while having events there. Now it is about Noise polution at Woodbine Park. Why the concept of multiculturalism if the city of Toronto can not absorb musical sounds from an African festival for one weekend. Rethink your decision. If Queen's Park and Woodbine Park are not usable by Music Africa then no parks in will be free of all the rules that were stated as the reason to effect this change.
It is a violation of our legal right to stop us from expressing our culture in public. All people from all cultures matter to this great community. We all bring flavor that makes canada what is it.
Stop using 'Southoftheborder' tactics hidden under wording of 'residents complaining'....
Afrofest puts money into the economy of the city
It is a shame that the residents of that area do not come to Afrofest to enjoy the celebration at all. They don't even pass by it. Now they came up with evil plan to crush Afrofest. In case they don't know that Toronto is not a white city. Today it is Justin Trudeau's Canada where equality and justice is applied swiftly. Afrofest officials must and should fight this unfairness and racist like action and take it to higher level of city Hall, Queen's Park and even Parliament. If the residents and their representatives do not like the color of our eyes, that is fine but they should not dare to come on our way to block something other Canadians like and cherish. What makes me mad is that they never contested Jazz Festival down there because they are there getting drunk and wild. It is not time to get mad now but it is time to line up lawyers and go to court.
stop the discrimination
Afrofest needs to be 2 days. It's a festival of culture, expression, and family gathering. If you want to get rid of that and stifle it in one day, be aware of the impact you're making.
i thinks its necessary to have a 2 day event for afrofest, they should be giving the same opportunity as taste of the danforth, gay pride paradejerk fest, just to name a few
Their should never been a limit on festivals, no one limits salsa on St.clair. Don't they know the party never stops. it;s a good indication of people enjoying themselves if the time goes over. this festival is integral to showcasing african pride. please reconsider and it limits opportunities if its confined to a one day event.
This is a special festival to all who attend, We look forward to it every year.
Because arts and culture make our city so much better. Showcasing culture should be at the center of our communities.
#freeupafrofest
We need our 2 day afrofest back. Gay parade is a week, what is wrong with Afrofest?
This is something that be going on for over 26 years, why complain now. Woodbine park been hosting other events that make more noice then afrofest. So it no fear for them to have two to three days when the only peaceful event in Canada to only have a one day show.