The Role Of Multiculturalism In Canada
Canada is one of the first countries that is known to adopt multiculturalism as their official policy. By doing so, Canada affirmed the value and dignity of all Canadian citizens, regardless of their race, ethnicity, culture, or religious affiliation. Multiculturalism has led Canada to higher rates of naturalization than ever before. With no pressure to assimilate and to give up their culture, immigrants freely choose their new citizenship. As a result of substantial amount of immigrants over decades there has been a growth to the recreation of subcultures. According to statistics of Canada, the country’s Japanese population is growing faster (citation). The majority of the population is centred in British Columbia (43%), Ontario (34%), Alberta
(14%) in 2006 and remaining provinces and territories takes the rests of the percentage (citation). Nonetheless, Japanese community holds a limited power compared to others such as Chinese, Persian, Italian, and Indian. Although the population are small, japanese community have continuously made efforts to promote Japanese culture and to sustain Japanese Canadian heritage. For instance, during festival seasons of the year, “taiko” drum is played in the Japanese communities along with the Japanese most famous traditional music of “Gagaku” and “kabuki”.
(14%) in 2006 and remaining provinces and territories takes the rests of the percentage (citation). Nonetheless, Japanese community holds a limited power compared to others such as Chinese, Persian, Italian, and Indian. Although the population are small, japanese community have continuously made efforts to promote Japanese culture and to sustain Japanese Canadian heritage. For instance, during festival seasons of the year, “taiko” drum is played in the Japanese communities along with the Japanese most famous traditional music of “Gagaku” and “kabuki”.