As a local Canadian girl, I have the African love and blood in me. I LOVE this festival. It is always a community event. Tame and under control. I book time off work every year to be there for all 3 days.
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Mabel
10 years ago
Preposterous. This is unfair
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Rosalind Armstrong
10 years ago
Afrofest is a great event. I have attended over the course of the years. It has helped me remember my heritage and it has allowed for me to learn about other African peoples, their music and their culture. I truly believe that it would be a detriment to members of our societies if this event did not exist. In a multicultural society such as ours, why take this event away from the city? It appears as though certain events are being either taken away or they are being altered significantly, perhaps with the hopes and intent of them disappearing altogether.
I fully support petitioning regarding this issue. Keep Afrofest. Let it remain as it is, specifically if rules are being followed, as the organizers have attested to.
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Heather
10 years ago
The noise level is no different than the other fest they have there
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Robin Ann Battle
10 years ago
What a shame. Afrofest is a joy to attend. I attend the Blues Festival and the Beaches Jazz Festival was relocated there. The first thing that struck me was the time limits put on Afrofest . What is one to think of this in the 21st century. Lots of all cultures attend Afrofest.
Save Afrofest !
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Joe Saul
10 years ago
Speaking as a foreigner, this is the kind of event that could bring tourists to Toronto, especially with the current exchange rate. Why would you want to get rid of something like that?
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Marie Artt
10 years ago
AfroFest is an inclusive celebration of all people sharing and joining together. There are things for families and children to share in- drumming, story telling, dancing, face painting, hands on craft making; in addition to the wonderful music, food and craft venders...we must keep this event going...it is truly a unique blend of cultures and all races represented throughout the world. Thank you Mike Stohr for founding this!!! Toronto Canada
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Marie Artt
10 years ago
AfroFest is an inclusive celebration of all people sharing and joining together. There are things for families and children to share in- drumming, story telling, dancing, face painting, hands on craft making; in addition to the wonderful music, food and craft venders...we must keep this event going...it is truly a unique blend of cultures and all races represented throughout the world. Thank you Mike Stohr for founding this!!!
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Elizabeth Nikitin
10 years ago
I see no reason for this change- if this event is to be diminished then all the Woodbine park events must be treated likewise - living in the area, I find it no different than the rest! Leave well enough alone !
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Maryellen Symons
10 years ago
What a slap in the face to the organizers, performers and fans at this iconic festival. What a slap in the face to the Black and African communities in Toronto.
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Susan oppenheim
10 years ago
It was the best at queens park.it was very accessible to people.
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Junior Mulumba
10 years ago
Hi.this festival help people connect at once a year...meet up with other Africans and culture exchange. .why cancel it?
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chip yarwood
10 years ago
Afrofest is one of the cities most significant festivals and needs a full weekend to support the sheer numbers it draws .I"m for bringing it back central to Queens Park easily accessed by TTC for the whole city to enjoy
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Dania
10 years ago
This is a great festival. Please stop the passive aggressive racism.
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Frank Francis
10 years ago
In support of Afrofest Weekend at Woodbine. There are serious concerns here...and we should be really consider them.
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Ingrid Philipp
10 years ago
So racist--no one is restricting the Beaches Jazz Festival.
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Carolin Boysen
10 years ago
cultural festivals need to be a crucial part of a multicultural Country !
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leishan cameron
10 years ago
Save Afro fest
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Aubrey Friesner
10 years ago
Please keep this wonderful 2-day event a full weekend experience! Thanks.
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Lisa Thompson
10 years ago
We need our cultural events to be respected for what they do for our community and stop being treated like inconveniences
As a local Canadian girl, I have the African love and blood in me. I LOVE this festival. It is always a community event. Tame and under control. I book time off work every year to be there for all 3 days.
Preposterous. This is unfair
Afrofest is a great event. I have attended over the course of the years. It has helped me remember my heritage and it has allowed for me to learn about other African peoples, their music and their culture. I truly believe that it would be a detriment to members of our societies if this event did not exist. In a multicultural society such as ours, why take this event away from the city? It appears as though certain events are being either taken away or they are being altered significantly, perhaps with the hopes and intent of them disappearing altogether. I fully support petitioning regarding this issue. Keep Afrofest. Let it remain as it is, specifically if rules are being followed, as the organizers have attested to.
The noise level is no different than the other fest they have there
What a shame. Afrofest is a joy to attend. I attend the Blues Festival and the Beaches Jazz Festival was relocated there. The first thing that struck me was the time limits put on Afrofest . What is one to think of this in the 21st century. Lots of all cultures attend Afrofest. Save Afrofest !
Speaking as a foreigner, this is the kind of event that could bring tourists to Toronto, especially with the current exchange rate. Why would you want to get rid of something like that?
AfroFest is an inclusive celebration of all people sharing and joining together. There are things for families and children to share in- drumming, story telling, dancing, face painting, hands on craft making; in addition to the wonderful music, food and craft venders...we must keep this event going...it is truly a unique blend of cultures and all races represented throughout the world. Thank you Mike Stohr for founding this!!! Toronto Canada
AfroFest is an inclusive celebration of all people sharing and joining together. There are things for families and children to share in- drumming, story telling, dancing, face painting, hands on craft making; in addition to the wonderful music, food and craft venders...we must keep this event going...it is truly a unique blend of cultures and all races represented throughout the world. Thank you Mike Stohr for founding this!!!
I see no reason for this change- if this event is to be diminished then all the Woodbine park events must be treated likewise - living in the area, I find it no different than the rest! Leave well enough alone !
What a slap in the face to the organizers, performers and fans at this iconic festival. What a slap in the face to the Black and African communities in Toronto.
It was the best at queens park.it was very accessible to people.
Hi.this festival help people connect at once a year...meet up with other Africans and culture exchange. .why cancel it?
Afrofest is one of the cities most significant festivals and needs a full weekend to support the sheer numbers it draws .I"m for bringing it back central to Queens Park easily accessed by TTC for the whole city to enjoy
This is a great festival. Please stop the passive aggressive racism.
In support of Afrofest Weekend at Woodbine. There are serious concerns here...and we should be really consider them.
So racist--no one is restricting the Beaches Jazz Festival.
cultural festivals need to be a crucial part of a multicultural Country !
Save Afro fest
Please keep this wonderful 2-day event a full weekend experience! Thanks.
We need our cultural events to be respected for what they do for our community and stop being treated like inconveniences