September 12, 2013

C E L E B R A T I N G O U R D I V E R S I T YS t o p b y a n d h e l p c e l e b r a t e t h e d i v e r s e c u l t u r e o f t h e F r a s e r V a l l e y

Residents of Abbotsford, Mission and all across the Fraser Valley are

welcome to celebrate the area’s cultural diversity by attending the

sixth annual Abbyfest celebration.

The public is invited to participate in the interactive cultural events

presented by members of our vibrant, diverse community.

Enjoy the socio-cultural displays, arts and crafts, dances, fashion

shows, entertainment and more. Food fans will enjoy the aroma and

tasting the various ethnic foods that will be available at the sixth an-

nual festival.

For more information go to www.abbyfest.com. See you there!

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9:30am Doors Open

10:00am Parade of Nations

10:25am First Nations Welcome

10:30am Recognition of VIPs and

National Anthem sung by

Mayor Bruce Banman

10:45am Philippines Bibak Dance and

Drum Music Performance

11:15am Bhangra Dancers – Girls & Boys

11:45am Chinese Cultural Sword Dancer

12:00pm “Celebration of Life” Band from

The Life Centre Church

12:45pm Intermission

1:00pm UFV Fashion Show

1:45pm Tribaleyez Belly Dancers

2:15pm German Songs with

8 year old, Sierra Soca

2:30pm Intermission

3:00pm Martial Arts Demonstration

3:30pm THA FAE Group Middle Eastern

Belly Dancers

4:00pm Quieros Latin Music

4:45pm Abbotsford Men’s Chorus

5:30pm Finale – Showcase of the day’s

entertainment on stage together

6:00pm Festival Ends

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The sixth annual AbbyFest Multicultural Festival is set to get underway Sept. 21 at Abbotsford’s Ag Rec Building.The event is a showcase of diversity that celebrates the many cultures that make up this city and the province.School board trustee and community supporter Stan Petersen became involved in the festival last year, as stage manager for the various acts that performed.This year he decided to take a bigger role in or-ganizing the celebration and joined the board of directors.He said this year’s celebration will be similar to past events.“There’s not many changes this year. We are in a transition phase of course because Musleh, who is the founder and the main reason AbbyFest hap-pened, has moved out of town,” he explained.

Musleh Hakki founded the event back in 2008 as a way to educate the community about different cultures and the importance of multiculturalism.

Petersen said for the first time this year, the entire board has been charged with sharing all of the responsibilities to make the festival a success.“We expect it will be every bit as good as it has ever been,” he said.AbbyFest is important to Petersen because Abbots-ford is the “third most multicultural city in Canada” and he feels that needs to be celebrated.“It’s a one-day event that celebrates all cultures – anyone who wants to be involved.”People can expect to see cultural displays, informa-tion booths, clothing and entertainment.“You can expect some great entertainment. It’s on stage right from the beginning to the end of the day.”Acts this year include a Philippine dance group, Bhangra dancers, a Chinese cultural sword dancer, a UFV fashion show, German songs, a martial arts demonstration, Latin music, the Abbotsford Men’s

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Chorus and belly dancing.“There’s something for all tastes.”Also on hand will be a wide selection of ethnic foods that always pleases the crowd.The festival kicks off at 10 a.m. with the Parade of Nations, featuring flags from all the countries represented at the event.The day closes at 6 p.m.“When we get to know each other we get to live in greater harmony. A lot of misunderstanding comes from just not knowing each other. And I think the more we get together and celebrate the different cultures we have in our community, the better understanding we will have of each other and the better we can live together.”Petersen said the goal is to keep building the event and make it bigger and better each year.“I’m an Abbotsford fan, always have been, always will be. We’re a very diverse community and I think we need to celebrate that fact regularly and I strongly believe in that.”

AbbyFest was designed to: Create awareness and understanding of racism and discrimination and take action to foster equal opportunities for all people;

Reduce or eliminate factors contributing to ex-clusion, disenchantment, and radicalization;

Encourages activities aimed at reaching society at large to facilitate inter‐cultural understanding and address the cultural and social exclusion of some communities;

Foster interaction between different communi-ties and support cross‐sector collaboration in community‐based projects to shape an inclusive and respectful society;

Support community‐based initiatives designed to facilitate inter‐faith dialogue and increase un-derstanding of the place of religion in Canada in order to combat ignorance and faulty assump-tions and foster constructive and informed dia-logues about multiculturalism, religions, racism, cultural diversity, and Canadian values.

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SWEET SHOP

Book Early for your Christmas parties!

Starting at $20 per person

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RA

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WINNER

2012

• CATERING FOR ALL OCCASIONS

• BANQUET ROOM SEATS UP TO 250 PEOPLE

• PERFECT FOR OFFICE PARTIES, BIRTHDAYSOR SMALL GATHERINGS

• MOBILE CATERING

• WESTERN MENUNOW AVAILABLE FOR BANQUETS



G SIAN’Hours:

Every Day 11am - 10pm

604 859 4999G SIAN’

INDIAN CUISINESWEET SHOP

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

A La Carte All Day Long LUNCH BUFFETA La Carte All Day Long LUNCH BUFFET Monday to Friday & SundayMonday to Friday & Sunday11:30am-2pm11:30am-2pm


The sixth annual AbbyFest Multicultural Festival is set to get underway Sept. 21 at Abbotsford’s Ag Rec Building.The event is a showcase of diversity that celebrates the many cultures that make up this city and the province.School board trustee and community supporter Stan Petersen became involved in the festival last year, as stage manager for the various acts that performed.This year he decided to take a bigger role in or-ganizing the celebration and joined the board of directors.He said this year’s celebration will be similar to past events.“There’s not many changes this year. We are in a transition phase of course because Musleh, who is the founder and the main reason AbbyFest hap-pened, has moved out of town,” he explained.

Musleh Hakki founded the event back in 2008 as a way to educate the community about different cultures and the importance of multiculturalism.

Petersen said for the first time this year, the entire board has been charged with sharing all of the responsibilities to make the festival a success.“We expect it will be every bit as good as it has ever been,” he said.AbbyFest is important to Petersen because Abbots-ford is the “third most multicultural city in Canada” and he feels that needs to be celebrated.“It’s a one-day event that celebrates all cultures – anyone who wants to be involved.”People can expect to see cultural displays, informa-tion booths, clothing and entertainment.“You can expect some great entertainment. It’s on stage right from the beginning to the end of the day.”Acts this year include a Philippine dance group, Bhangra dancers, a Chinese cultural sword dancer, a UFV fashion show, German songs, a martial arts demonstration, Latin music, the Abbotsford Men’s

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Keep the kids busyWEEK LONG MUSIC CAMPSYEAR ROUND LESSONSCRAZY PRICES • TONS OF FUN

Register online: www.sound-of-music.ca

2631 West Railway St.,Abbotsford604.859.0400Downtown by the tracks

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33886 Essendene Ave., Abbotsford I 604.855.1888

www.paliottis.ca*Present this ad before ordering. Offer expires September 31, 2013. Cannot be combined with

any other offers or specials. Dine-in only. Open 7 days a week. Maximum 2 per table.

FAVO

URITE ITALIAN RESTAURANT

2012

Buy 1 entree & 2 beverages at regular price and

GET A 2nd ENTREE OF EQUAL OR LESSER VALUE AT50%

OFF*

Chorus and belly dancing.“There’s something for all tastes.”Also on hand will be a wide selection of ethnic foods that always pleases the crowd.The festival kicks off at 10 a.m. with the Parade of Nations, featuring flags from all the countries represented at the event.The day closes at 6 p.m.“When we get to know each other we get to live in greater harmony. A lot of misunderstanding comes from just not knowing each other. And I think the more we get together and celebrate the different cultures we have in our community, the better understanding we will have of each other and the better we can live together.”Petersen said the goal is to keep building the event and make it bigger and better each year.“I’m an Abbotsford fan, always have been, always will be. We’re a very diverse community and I think we need to celebrate that fact regularly and I strongly believe in that.”

AbbyFest was designed to: Create awareness and understanding of racism and discrimination and take action to foster equal opportunities for all people;

Reduce or eliminate factors contributing to ex-clusion, disenchantment, and radicalization;

Encourages activities aimed at reaching society at large to facilitate inter‐cultural understanding and address the cultural and social exclusion of some communities;

Foster interaction between different communi-ties and support cross‐sector collaboration in community‐based projects to shape an inclusive and respectful society;

Support community‐based initiatives designed to facilitate inter‐faith dialogue and increase un-derstanding of the place of religion in Canada in order to combat ignorance and faulty assump-tions and foster constructive and informed dia-logues about multiculturalism, religions, racism, cultural diversity, and Canadian values.

Con ’ t . . .



www.dreampizza.ca

Congratulations to Abbyfest!Congratulations to Abbyfest!

Pick up only. Offer expiresOct. 30/13

$999

ANY SPECIALTY LARGE PIZZA

plus tax

1990 McCALLUM RD - 604.746.2900

Must present this ad.

C E L E B R A T I N G O U R D I V E R S I T YS t o p b y a n d h e l p c e l e b r a t e t h e d i v e r s e c u l t u r e o f t h e F r a s e r V a l l e y

Residents of Abbotsford, Mission and all across the Fraser Valley are

welcome to celebrate the area’s cultural diversity by attending the

sixth annual Abbyfest celebration.

The public is invited to participate in the interactive cultural events

presented by members of our vibrant, diverse community.

Enjoy the socio-cultural displays, arts and crafts, dances, fashion

shows, entertainment and more. Food fans will enjoy the aroma and

tasting the various ethnic foods that will be available at the sixth an-

nual festival.

For more information go to www.abbyfest.com. See you there!

A BRAND NEW

2013 HONDA CIVIC DX

BI-WEEKLY TAXES IN!

0 DOWN84 MONTHS 1.99% OAC

$103.93BEST SELLING CAR IN CANADA 15 YEARS IN A ROW!

Earn up to500 AIR MILES®

reward miles!

30150 Automall DriveA B B O T S F O R D

604.857.1430www.hondaway.com

DL#8292


S A T U R D A Y, S E P T E M B E R 2 1 , 2 0 1 3 • F R E E A D M I S S I O Nw w w . a b b y f e s t . c o m 1 0 : 0 0 a m t o 6 : 0 0 p m a g - r e c b u i l d i n g


300 - 32700 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford604.854.5318 • pricesmartfoods.com

OFG: PROUDLY LOCAL FOR NEARLY A CENTURY

WELCOME TO OUR STORE ...

WE HAVE AN AMAZING SELECTION

OF YOUR FAVOURITE ETHNIC

PRODUCTS & PRODUCE

to all the volunteers and organizers to all the volunteers and organizers ofof

Abby Fest the 2013 Multicultural FestivalAbby Fest the 2013 Multicultural Festival

SEPT. 21 AT THE AG REC. CENTRESEPT. 21 AT THE AG REC. CENTRE

We matchcompetitors’ fl yers

S C H E D U L E O F E V E N T S


9:30am Doors Open

10:00am Parade of Nations

10:25am First Nations Welcome

10:30am Recognition of VIPs and

National Anthem sung by

Mayor Bruce Banman

10:45am Philippines Bibak Dance and

Drum Music Performance

11:15am Bhangra Dancers – Girls & Boys

11:45am Chinese Cultural Sword Dancer

12:00pm “Celebration of Life” Band from

The Life Centre Church

12:45pm Intermission

1:00pm UFV Fashion Show

1:45pm Tribaleyez Belly Dancers

2:15pm German Songs with

8 year old, Sierra Soca

2:30pm Intermission

3:00pm Martial Arts Demonstration

3:30pm THA FAE Group Middle Eastern

Belly Dancers

4:00pm Quieros Latin Music

4:45pm Abbotsford Men’s Chorus

5:30pm Finale – Showcase of the day’s

entertainment on stage together

6:00pm Festival Ends

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September 12, 2013