By Mikhail Saavedra
Because here at Alternavox we believe that urban culture is important and has a significant impact in the city we really think you should check Manifesto this year. It seems better organized than ever which should make your experience all the more exciting. Here is some info from the organizers:
“The biggest and most innovative hip hop festival in Canada, MANIFESTO returns for its Third Annual Festival of Community & Culture from September 16 – 20! Toronto will host events around the GTA showcasing the very best in hip hop culture”
“We are honoured and excited to announce the 3rd annual Manifesto Festival of Community & Culture. Thanks to the commitment of countless community members, mentors and visionaries, this year’s lineup respects the festival’s past while setting an ambitious vision for its future. To see things grow to these levels in such a short time is truly a beautiful thing and is a testament to the amazing foundation that we have had the privilege to build on. As we grow, we never forget the heart and soul of this movement; built on people power, ingenuity, generational exchanges of knowledge and a common goal of building stronger communities. Let’s do this right, as our elders have taught us, and remember throughout this festival and beyond the essence of hip hop: peace, love, unity and safely having fun. Toronto is undoubtedly making its mark internationally as a leading cultural capital; so Toronto, we ask you to stand up and join us in celebrating the vibrant and thrilling youth arts movements brimming with endless potential that exist in our city at this year’s festival. Come learn experience, get involved, and share in once again making the annual Manifesto Festival a legendary part of Canadian history.” – Che Kothari, Executive Director
Check out videos of some of the magic Manifesto has created over the past two years and highlights from Canada’s biggest and most innovative hip hop festival:
http://vimeo.com/themanifesto
http://www.youtube.com/user/ManifestoFestival
MANIFESTO EVENT LISTINGS:
• Film Festival & Opening Night – Wednesday, September 16th 6:00pm
• Dance Competition – Thursday, September 17th 8:00pm – 2:00am
• Art Exhibition Opening– Friday, September 18th 8:00pm – 2:00am
• Parkdale Youth Festival – Saturday, September 19th 12:00pm – 7:00pm
• 106 & York Urban Arts Festival – Saturday, September 19th 6:00pm – 10:00pm.
• 9th Wonder Party – Saturday, September 19th 10:00pm – 2:00am
• Main Event, Nathan Phillips Square – Sunday, September 20th 12:00pm – 10:00pm
• Manifesto After Party – Sunday, September 20th 10:00pm – 2:00am