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Though miles away, from the Silk Road, Calgary is in many ways still connected to it. This linkage is woven through the heritage of people that have come from Lebanon, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India and China and have made Calgary their home. These Calgarians have come together, much like their ancient predecessors, to spread the love of their culture through their spices, art, poetry, which add another unique flavour to Canada’s multicultural tapestry.
This year, the Calgary Multicultural Centre will showcase poetry in its various forms from regions along the Silk Road. A Tapestry of Poems is a series of poetry nights featuring famous classical poets such as Khalil Gibran, Rumi, Tagore, Omar Khayyam, among the many others.
April 16, 6:00-8:00 pm Tapestry of Poems performance and readings
Central Library, John Dutton Theatre
June 24
Tapestry of Silk Road Poems and Poets from Local Immigrant Poets
EPCOR CENTRE for the performing Arts
September 23, 5:30-8:00 pm
Featured Rumi and his poetry and philosophy
Central Library, Main Floor
Poems must be written in English not longer than 500 words. If your poem is on your original language, please provide a translation in English.
Please contact cmcres@calgarymulti.com and submit your poem by April 30.
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