The Scents of Home
Date: 9 Jun 2023
Local Start Time: 3:15pm
Location: Thorncliffe Public Library, Toronto Canada
A pop-up book from the Thorncliffe Library reminds Amal of the scents of home. Guided by birds and butterflies, she encounters many aromas – of tandoor, of tomatoes, of garbage – and finally a scent of home: the rose of Damascus.
Date: Friday, June 9
Local Time: 3:15pm
Start Location: Thorncliffe Public Library, 48 Thorncliffe Park Dr, Toronto
End Location: The Rose Garden, opposite 45 Overlea Blvd #180, Toronto
All of Amal’s events are suitable for children and families.
In collaboration with: Shadowland Theatre, Aga Khan Museum, Thorncliffe Park Women’s Committee, TNO: The Neighbourhood Organisation, STEPSpublicart, North York Arts, Toronto Public Library: Thorncliffe Branch, East York Town Centre, Thorncliffe Park PS and more.
Walk With Amal Toronto is produced by The Walk Productions and Luminato Festival in association with Handspring Puppet Company.
Luminato Festival
Luminato Festival Toronto is a convenor and catalyst for big, bold contemporary works of art. Each June, Luminato kicks off the summer with a festival to welcome the world to Toronto, commissioning, producing, and presenting exceptional Canadian and international artists. Throughout the year, Luminato works with artists from the diverse cultures and communities of the city’s region, supporting creative development, and bringing their art to the world stage. We connect local voices with global conversations and ground our work in equity, inclusion, accessibility, and sustainability. Most importantly, we believe in the power of art to start conversations and inspire audiences.