A briefing will be available soon on this website,
meanwhile, here is the Press Release.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
July 1, 2026: CANADA Day
Today
(July 1, 2026), all Canadians across the realm take the time to celebrate
the beauty and the diversity of this incredible country we all call it home
now.
It is important to realize that Canada Day is not just a simple holiday; it is
a great opportunity to honor the generations who build this country and to
appreciate those who will carry it forward; it is the perfect time to deeply reflect
on the shared history, to honor the land we live on and to embrace the values
that make Canada so special: the kindness, the inclusivity and the resilience.
Here is to the pride, to the promise and to the enduring wonders of Canada!
To all those who consider Canada their home, a very HAPPY CANADA DAY, dear fellow Canadians!
Here are few interesting facts about Canada:
1. Canada is the second-largest country in the
world by land area.
2. Canada has the longest coastline in the
world, with over 243,000 kilometers of shoreline.
3. Canada has more lakes than any other country,
with over 2 million lakes covering about 8% of its land area.
4. The country's name comes from the St.
Lawrence Iroquoian word "kanata," meaning "village" or
"settlement."
5. Canada is home to the world's oldest known
rock, the Acasta Gneiss, which is approximately 4.01 billion years old.
6. The country has six time zones: Pacific,
Mountain, Central, Eastern, Atlantic, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
7. Canada is home to the world's longest street,
the Trans-Canada Highway, which spans over 7,800 kilometers.
8. The country has a vast array of wildlife,
including bears, moose, wolves, and beavers.
9. Canada is the world's largest producer of
maple syrup, accounting for over 70% of global production.
10. The country has a diverse population, with
over 20% of Canadians being foreign-born.
11. Canada has two official languages: English
and French.
12. The country is home to the world's largest
freshwater island, Manitoulin Island, located in Lake Huron.
13. Canada has a strong reputation for its
natural beauty, with many famous attractions like Niagara Falls, Banff National
Park, and the Canadian Rockies.
14. The country has a thriving arts and culture
scene, with numerous museums, galleries, and festivals.
15. Canada is known for its friendly and
welcoming people, with a high standard of living and a strong social safety
net.
(Source: Love Canada)
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
June 24, 2026 – Universal Day of the ROMANIAN BLOUSE
Each year, on June 24 (during the Ro “Sânziene” feast), Romanians in the
country and around the world celebrate The Universal Day of the Romanian
Blouse.
The traditional Romanian blouse is not just a piece of clothing; it is a
form of collective memory, a textile manuscript in which the stories of village
women, the values of a community and the aesthetic vision passed down from
generation to generation were written with needle and thread.
Long live our Romanian traditional blouse – a bearer of memory, culture and
identity!
24 iunie 2026: : Ziua Universală a Iei Românești
Pe 24 iunie (de Sânziene), românii din ţară şi de pretutindeni sărbătoresc
Ziua Universală
a Iei Românești.
IA nu este doar o piesă vestimentară; este o formă de memorie colectivă, un manuscris textil în care s-au scris cu ac și ață poveștile femeilor din sate, valorile unei comunități și viziunea estetică transmisă din generație în generație.
Să ne trăiasca IA – purtătoare de memorie, cultură și identitate!IA – purtătoare de memorie, cultură și identitate!
Sunday, June 21, 2026
June 21, 2026: SUMMER solstice & Father’s Day
✰ Welcome, SUMMER of
2026! May it bring us joy and peaceful days!
June
21, 2026: The SUMMER SOLSTICE = the longest day of the year. Officially, a new
summer has arrived! At this time the Sun is most powerful, but after the
Solstice, days will start getting shorter & shorter…meanwhile, all is green
& growing – a beautiful celestial reminder of the perpetual miracle of
creation. May the radiant Sun Light fill & nourish your hearts!
June 21, 2026 is also the WORLD SUN DAY. This date is not a random one, but it
was chosen because it represents the beginning of the astronomical summer.
● My
previous greetings on the same theme: SUMMER Solstice – 2025, 2024, 2023,
2022, 2021, 2020, 2019
🌞
✰ 21 June 2026:
FATHER’S DAY in Canada
Today (June
21’26) we honor and celebrate all fathers, grandfathers, godfathers and
father figures who lead with strength, wisdom, love and dedication. Your countless
lessons, unwavering support, and values you pass on to future generations are deeply
valued.
Happy Father’s Day to all the incredible
fathers out there! I’m wishing all a day
filled with love, appreciation, and cherished moments together with the loved
ones.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
PARTNERSHIP: June 2026 – Honoring the ROMANIAN BLOUSE Day
Celebrating the rich
heritage of the Traditional Romanian Blouse Day in Vancouver
Social-cultural
event organized by ALICE & Friends Circle™ in partnership with Consulate General of Romania in
Vancouver
The
artistic and the unique cultural vibrancy of the Romanian ancestral heritage
was brought to life during the event organized by ALICE & Friends Circle™ in partnership with Consulate General of
Romania in Vancouver.
The
event, held in the iconic Granville Island (a truly representative landmark
for Vancouver) brought together members of the local and international
community, who have a shared passion for arts and culture.
On
this special occasion, we all were delighted to have in the audience several
representatives of the Consular Corps of BC (based in Vancouver).
After
the opening remarks were delivered by Alice then Hon. Stefana Rotaru (Deputy Consul General of Romania) took the
stage for her speech on the cultural significance of the Romanian traditional
blouse and sharing with the audience that in June 2024, Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim
proclaimed June 24th as “The Romanian Blouse Day in Vancouver”; she also took a
moment to thank the event sponsors [(RE/MAX City Realty (rep. Camelia Manea)
& Insurance by Dana (rep. Dana Ciocan)] and to all participants for
joining us today, reminding that despite life's business of the city, we all managed to gather in such a beautiful and sunny
day!
At
this event we were also pleased to have with us Hon. Gabriel Rotaru (Consul General of Romania) who
also delivered a brief speech about the cultural significance of the
“Romanian Blouse Day”, about the Romanian heritage and about our very own event
of the day.
Then
Dr. Iurascu (Associate Professor of Cultural Studies, at UBC) had a heartfelt
talk about the Romanian Blouse (listed on UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity), who graciously
transitioning from very well documented historic materials to personal
perspectives.
The
program of the day continued with the traditional folkloric songs and dances
offered by the Romanian Treasure Society and few poems recited by Teodor
Trandafir, who is a well known elder from the Romanian community in Vancouver.
Our
time together continued with two mini-interactive workshops on Romanian
traditional embroideries (offered by artisan Lucretia Cioata) and
natural flowers braided wreaths (offered by florist Katy Horvath), where
our guests had the opportunity to participate, to ask questions and to learn
new skills. We wrapped up the day with extensive socialization and good cheer!
It
was a real joy to have with us Rompost TV (the only Romanian television
station in Vancouver) and Ada Bucur (a professional photographer who
captured many special moments).
We
all were truly delighted to see that our event drew attendees from across Metro
Vancouver and most of them were wearing traditional outfits, making all of us
realize the beautiful evolution of our Romanian traditional blouse (also
known as “ie”) from its folkloric roots to our modern days.
Personally,
I’m truly delighted that initiatives such as this could have the potential to
further strengthen Vancouver’s position as a real hub for multicultural
artistic expression and for a vibrant cross-cultural dialogue; through such
events, our community gains a deeper understanding of ancestral traditions,
while promoting cultural exchange and mutual appreciation.
Sincerely,
Alice
This event has been delivered in Romanian & English Languages, featuring Romanian culture.
● A related social media POSTING published on the official face-book page by the General Consulate of Romania.
● Here is a relevant VIDEO REPORT produced by Rompost TV (a local TV station in Vancouver) featuring this event.
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Special event: LONGEVITY TALKS, with Dr. Udo Erasmus
~ from the EDUCATIONAL SERIES of our Circle’s events ~
A comprehensive
summary will be very soon available on our website, meanwhile, here is the Press Release.
