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Whitby: Durham Garba Fest draws 2,000, raises $2,001 for Lakeridge Health

Durham Garba Fest 2026, hosted by Unity in Diversity at Whitby's Abilities Centre on October 11, drew about 2,000 people and raised $2,001 for the Lakeridge Health Foundation.

Lit traditional clay oil lamps (diyas) with glowing flames; no people visible.
Lit clay oil lamps at a festival celebration. · Credit: Ramesh NG, Wikimedia Commons

Durham Garba Fest 2026, hosted by Unity in Diversity at the Abilities Centre in Whitby on October 11, drew about 2,000 people for what organizers described as Durham Region's largest-ever Garba celebration, INsauga reports.

Attendees came from across Durham Region and the Greater Toronto Area for the celebration. Unity in Diversity presented a cheque for $2,001 to the Lakeridge Health Foundation, supporting its work strengthening health care for patients and families across Durham Region.

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Oct 24, 2026, 8:10 a.m.
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