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Cultural celebrations are shown automatically on the calendar each year.
At CIA, we honour the diverse cultural traditions of our families throughout the year. Celebrations are sorted by their next upcoming date.
United States
A national holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans — celebrated with music, food, and community.
Mexico
A vibrant Mexican tradition honoring loved ones — families build colorful altars with marigolds, candles, and music.
India & South Asia
The Hindu "Festival of Lights" — homes glow with oil lamps, families share sweets, and fireworks celebrate light over darkness.
Jewish Communities Worldwide
The "Festival of Lights" — celebrated over eight nights by lighting the menorah, playing dreidel, and sharing traditional foods.
Global Christian Communities
A beloved holiday celebrated worldwide — marked with family gatherings, gift-giving, carols, and festive decorations.
African-American Community
A week-long celebration of African-American heritage and unity — marked by lighting the kinara and reflecting on seven guiding principles.
United States & Canada
A month dedicated to celebrating the contributions, culture, and history of African Americans and people of African descent.
China, Korea, Vietnam & more
Celebrated with lanterns, dragon dances, red envelopes, and family feasts welcoming the new lunar year.
Global Muslim Communities
A joyous celebration marking the end of Ramadan — a time of prayers, festive meals, giving to charity, and sharing gifts.
Iran, Central Asia & beyond
Persian New Year on the first day of spring — marked with flowers, special foods, and family gatherings to celebrate renewal.
India & South Asia
The joyful "Festival of Colors" — children and families play with vibrant colored powders to celebrate spring and new beginnings.
Japan
Kodomo no Hi — families fly koinobori (colorful kite fish) for each child to honor their health, happiness, and future success.
We are now accepting applications for the upcoming school year. Contact us to learn more about our programs.
Registration is now open! We still have spots available for our 2026 Summer Camp. Join us for a summer of fun, learning, and adventure.
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The Johnson Family
a month ago
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