"Toronto's newest cultural district was officially inaugurated Saturday in North York, bringing joy and excitement to the Iranian community in the city. Persian-Canadians, Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow and Coun. Lily Cheng (Willowdale) joined together at Centre Park to unveil Little Iran's sign. On this Thanksgiving weekend, I want to show my gratitude to the Iranian community for coming together, celebrating, Chow said Saturday. Today is really a historic day."
"We really feel we have two homes, she said. It's just another layer of belonging, another layer of recognition by Canadians. Iranian Women's Organization of Ontario volunteer Maral Esmaeili said Little Iran makes her feel like she's back home. It's the same feeling, the same language, the same culture, she said. I invite everyone and all the cultures from everywhere in the world to come celebrate this with us."
"Over the course of many years that I've lived here, I've seen the Iranian community thrive and get bigger, she said. I see that they have really become a very reliable community in Canada, which is helping the whole society thrive."
Little Iran was officially inaugurated at Centre Park in North York with Mayor Olivia Chow and Coun. Lily Cheng joining Persian-Canadians to unveil the district sign on Thanksgiving weekend. The celebration included live music, dancing, Persian food, desserts and art shows, and plans call for a Persian garden in the park. Community leaders described the designation as significant, saying it adds a layer of belonging and recognition and makes residents feel at home. Organizers and attendees highlighted decades of community growth, long-standing family businesses, and an invitation for people of all cultures to join the celebration.
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