July 5, 2009 | CBC News
Newcomers to Calgary embraced the western spirit at the Ismaili Muslim Community’s annual Stampede Breakfast on Saturday.
The multicultural feel of the breakfast makes it a popular spot for new immigrants getting their first taste of Western culture — and western cowboy traditions.
Sophia Ramzan, who moved to Canada from Pakistan seven months ago, said watching her daughter perform in the Calgary Stampede parade Friday was a moving moment for her.
“I feel I’m proud of being here. It was a wise decision to move in here and enjoy life thoroughly,” she said.
Rozina Manji, who has been flipping pancakes at the breakfast since it started 13 years ago, came to Calgary from Kenya.
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Jason Kenney, federal minister of citizenship, immigration and multiculturalism, said it’s a great experience for newly minted citizens.
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The Ismaili Muslim Community feeds nearly 5,000 at its annual Stampede Breakfast.
Read at source: http://www.cbc.ca/canada/calgary/story/2009/07/05/calgary-ismaili-muslim-stampede-breakfast.html
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