ARAB HERITAGE MONTH
2025
Bill C-232, passed in November 2021, officially designates April as Arab Heritage Month. This legislative move opens up avenues for Arab Canadians to proudly exhibit the richness of their cultural heritage. Calgary Arab Arts & Culture Society looks to celebrate Arab Heritage Month by facilitating the sharing of Arab culture through music, dance, visual arts, and food for the second year. Now in its 12th year, the Society began as a modest film festival, and has evolved into a year round offering; notable highlights include the inclusion of Arab stand-up comedians, collaboration with acclaimed filmmakers, and the planned production of a documentary and Arab-Canadian series.The Society is proud to call writers, theater directors, and radio hosts among its board members.
Arab Heritage Month serves a deeper purpose beyond celebration. It serves as a vital opportunity to share, educate, and contribute to the enrichment of our multicultural home, fostering understanding and unity among all who call it their own.
In 2026, the Calgary Arab Arts & Culture Society aims to go Alberta-wide
Taste Of Arab Calgary
The NW Exhibition
The Main Event at the CPL
The NE Exhibition
CSIF Screening
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The SW Exhibition
The SE Exhibition - I
The SE Exhibition - II
2024
As the Calgary Arab Arts & Culture Society realized success in organizing the first Arab Heritage Month Celebration in 2023 at the cSpace, and have the SOLD-OUT sign, the move to a bigger and more central venue was a necessity.
The Calgary Public Library's Patricia A. Whelan was central and more accessible .. offering 330 seats instead of 100 at cSpace. again, it was SOLD-OUT.
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2023
Since the Canadian Government passed Bill C-232, in November 2021, officially designating April as Arab Heritage Month, the Calgary Arab Arts & Culture Society felt the responsibility to utilize its relationship with artists from Arab origins, and organize an Arab Heritage Month Celebration. At cSpace, the first celebration took place with a diversity of offerings. It was a pleasant surprise to see the level of attendance .. both in numbers and demographics. It was the first time to see an event, organized by CAA&CS, SOLD-OUT.
