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Learn to Play Parang
In-person
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Location
Queen Elizabeth Community and Cultural centre
Bridge Road
Oakville, ON
Access
Free.
Offered in English.
Wheelchair accessible and has gender-neutral washrooms.
About
Parang is a popular folk music originating from Trinidad and Tobago and is practiced throughout the Caribbean. It was brought to Trinidad by Venezuelan migrants who were primarily of Amerindian, Spanish, and African heritage, all reflected in the music itself. Learn to play the ukulele, cuatro, guitar or selection of percussion instruments. No experience necessary.
Links
- Website ccah.ca
Organizer
Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton
The Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton established in 1977 and is a non-profit charitable organization serving the residents of Oakville, Milton, Halton Hills, and Burlington. We are dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion, supporting cultural development, encouraging civic engagement through volunteering, and offering arts and educational programs. Our four guiding pillars are education, culture, community and harmony.
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Queen Elizabeth Community and Cultural Centre
Queen Elizabeth park Community and Cultural Centre Oakville, ONThis one-of-a-kind facility features more than 144,000 square feet of activity space, making it one of the largest venues in Canada to house a diverse collection of artistic, cultural and active living program opportunities, and cultural or...