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World Interfaith Harmony Week celebrated in Victoria

You're invited to celebrate World Interfaith Harmony Week this coming Sunday afternoon in Victoria, with a fun and educational program for all ages, combined with a fundraising effort for the Syrian refugee program here in Victoria.

Victoria Interaith family fair

You're invited to celebrate World Interfaith Harmony Week this coming Sunday afternoon in Victoria, with a fun and educational program for all ages, combined with a fundraising effort for the Syrian refugee program here in Victoria. 

The Family Faith Fair will be held on BC Family Day weekend, Sunday, Feb. 7th, from 1:30 to 3:30, at the Cadboro Bay United Church, 2526 Arbutus Rd. (.) Included in the program will be: 

*An opening First Nations dance

* Colourful exhibits by a variety of religions such as Sikh, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism,        Christianity, Unitarian, Buddhist and Bahá'í

* A brief overview by Dr Sabine Lehr of ICA of some of the current initiatives in assisting     Syrian refugees

* Keynote by Dan Vaillancourt on The Soul of Education

* Multicultural dance performances

* Talented storytellers  

* World Café, with multicultural treats (for a nominal fee)

* Prize draws for the Scavenger Hunt and Refugee Fundraiser donations

* A closing Dance Circle for all

The printed program will include a "Scavenger Hunt", a series of questions to be answered at the various exhibits. Winners will choose from a variety of prizes such as tickets to the Victoria Butterfly Gardens, IMAX tickets, a restaurant gift certificate and books.

There is no charge. 

The event is organized by the Victoria Multifaith Society.

You can read more articles from our interfaith blog, Spiritually Speaking,