06/01/2026
💃 They challenged me to Persian dance.
But what stayed with me wasn't the dance.
It was the story.
During the Museums of Burlington's eat make share: a taste of immigration exhibition, Gina and her mother Farnaz shared memories of growing up in Iran.
For Gina, childhood meant spending most of her time at her grandmother's home. Grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins all lived nearby. Family wasn't something you visited. Family was simply part of everyday life.
When her parents decided to immigrate to Canada, she wasn't happy.
She missed her grandmother.
She missed the family gatherings.
She missed home.
Today, she understands the opportunities her parents hoped to create and feels grateful for the sacrifices they made.
Along the way, we talked about food, hospitality, respect for elders, searching for authentic ingredients, and why a simple loaf of bread can carry so much meaning. And how places like Samir's Supermarket in Burlington help keep those connections alive.
And yes...
They challenged me to Persian dance.
What started as a dance challenge became a conversation about family, culture, gratitude, and the traditions we carry with us wherever life takes us.
That's what makes the Museums of Burlington's eat make share exhibition so special.
Every recipe has a story.
Every family has a story.
And sometimes those stories end with a dance.
🎭 Join us for Latin Night at the Museum as we continue exploring culture through food, stories, music, and dance.
