March
12, 2015
"Soul
Food" in Ottawa
Orleans
Baha’is host devotional meetings at the Shenkman Centre
 Since May of 2014, a group of
Baha’is in Orleans have been hosting regular public devotional
gatherings at the Shenkman Arts Centre. These “Soul Food” events
feature live music and readings from world religions, philosophers and
authors from all over the world.
The event has a strong artistic dimension and has to date featured
works by visual artists such as Parissa Yazdani, Manocher Niknafs,
Stephen Thirwall, Faseeh Sabih, and others. Musical performances have
covered a range of styles on piano, cello, violin, voice, guitar, and
the Persian tar and ney.
Michelle Kirby, one of the organizers, explained that “Soul Food's
purpose is to inspire us to transform our lives, and our
neighbourhoods, with actions that will promote the unity and betterment
of society.” The events create a space for people from different
backgrounds to join together in a tranquil environment and gain
inspiration "from the common threads that tie us all together," she
said.
The event is held the
third Friday of every month from 7pm to 8pm. For
more information please contact ottawasoulfood@gmail.com
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