MISSISSAUGA,
ON, May 21, 2009 – Take a trip around the world with one
of the largest multicultural festivals in Ontario. From Friday May 22 to
Sunday, May 24, Mississauga will be home to the Carassauga Festival of
Cultures with BMO as the platinum sponsor.
With the purchase of a Carassauga Passport, you can explore the cultures
of 40 countries represented at the event. Each pavilion, found throughout
Mississauga, will feature cultural cuisine, art, folk dancing, vibrant
costumes and other activities from various countries.
“The Carassauga Festival of Cultures is able to exist and thrive
only with the help of our sponsors,” said Jack Prazeres, 2009 Carassauga
Festival Chairperson. “Without the outstanding support of businesses
such as BMO Bank of Montreal, a festival of this magnitude would not
be possible.”
“BMO Bank of Montreal is thrilled to sponsor an event that celebrates
the cultural diversity that makes Mississauga such a vibrant city. We
encourage all of our customers to celebrate with us,” said Heather
Grand, Vice President, Multicultural Markets, BMO Bank of Montreal.
Carassauga Festival gives
Mississauga citizen groups from different origins a venue to promote
public awareness, appreciation and enjoyment
of their cultures and cultural expressions. Over three fun-filled days,
visitors will have the opportunity to span the globe without leaving
the city. Each pavilion provides a unique blend of music, fashion and
food with a focus on celebrating the city’s diversity.
Tour the World at Carassauga Festival of Cultures This May
May 22 from 7:30 p.m. to midnight
May 23 from 3:00 p.m. to midnight
May 24 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Passports give travelers unlimited access to the world at Carassauga
Passports are $10 in advance of the festival opening or $12 at the door,
giving visitor’s unlimited access to all pavilions throughout
the festival. Children 12 and under are admitted free. Passport holders
can also ride FREE on Mississauga Transit and shuttle buses during
festival hours to all pavilions.
Where to purchase your passport
Passports to the festival are available for purchase, in advance, at
select Winners and HomeSense locations throughout the GTA as well as
BMO Bank of Montreal branches in Mississauga. Visit www.carassauga.com
for a complete list of our passport outlets and locations. Passports
may also be purchased in advance, on-line or at the door of any pavilion.
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