Roots and Fruits
Welcome to the “Roots and Fruits” blog… where Spontaneous Celebrations’s past and present are celebrated. Have a story to share? Send it our way!
“Imagine!” (1994)
This poem was inspired by a visit to 45 Danforth Street in 1994 when Femke, Zafiro, and Menelik hoped the building might become a home for Spontaneous Celebrations.
Meet Femke
"My greatest joy over the past 20+ years has been seeing the building full of children and other people working together on preparations for the Tropical Fiesta, Wake Up the Earth Festival, and Lantern Parade.”
Meet Menelik
“I remember this time of building something together as joyful and rewarding.”
Meet Zafiro
"We shared what we envisioned happening in this space. Inspired by the potential of the building, we also felt a commitment to make those words real… to make our ideas tangible.”
ARCHIVE
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Festival Roots
- Sep 27, 2022 Our History of Lantern Making!
- Oct 20, 2021 “The Dancer of Light” (1985)
- Oct 20, 2021 “A Ritual is Born” (1984)
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Roots
- Sep 1, 2021 “Imagine!” (1994)
- Aug 1, 2021 Meet Femke
- Jul 1, 2021 Meet Menelik
- Jun 1, 2021 Meet Zafiro