We are fortunate to live in such a diverse city like Toronto. As residents of this great city we do not have to travel very far to visit Italy, Korea, Greece, India and China among other Countries. Globalization can be explained by the dispersion of people, culture, and businesses around the world. In regards to people and culture Toronto is the best example, according to statistics 49% of the residence were born elsewhere. The Caribana Parade is an annually planned event in its 40th year. The parade offers a chance for Caribbean Diasporas from Toronto and the surroundings areas to gather together and create the sense of being home. Not only does Caribana gather individuals from Toronto, it draws huge crowds from all over the world. It is estimated that The Caribana attracts over a million visitors each year mostly form the United States. One of the members of YouTube even mistook the CNE exhibition grounds to be Trinidad (a Canadian Flag was clearly visible) that is how real the sense home can be for this Diasporas. The Caribana also allows individuals from different cultures to become involved in the Caribbean culture it provides an opportunity to “sample” this culture for anyone who wishes to do so. The Caribana and other ethnic celebrations are great for everyone involved, but it should be noted that the more individuals from other cultures take part in the celebrations the more hybridized it may become. It may someday become “westernized”
