Toronto 
Little Amal, a 12-foot-tall puppet representing a 10-year-old Syrian refugee, has captured hearts around the world and will be embarking on a journey in search of her mother across the Greater Toronto Area starting today in Brampton.
Credit: The Walk Productions
This extraordinary event, symbolizing her quest for a home, called ‘Walk with Amal Toronto,’ is presented by Luminato Festival Toronto in collaboration with various cultural partners in the city.
This unique project, produced by The Walk Productions and Luminato Festival Toronto in association with Handspring Puppet Company, aims to raise awareness about the experiences of refugee children and highlight the importance of human rights. Through the eyes of Little Amal, audiences are invited to see the world from a perspective of forced displacement and understand the challenges faced by those who have been uprooted from their homes.
On June 11, an hour-long parade will occur at The Bentway, featuring delightful puppets and Red Pepper Spectacle Arts performances. The parade will be around the theme of little Amal being introduced to the local animal community, including birds, foxes, beavers, and more as she explores this urban playground.
Walk with Amal – GTA
Credit: The Walk Productions
- Jun 9 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm @ Knightsbridge Kings Cross Apartments, 3 Knightsbridge Rd to Bramalea Civic Centre, 150 Central Park Dr, Brampton
- Jun 9 | 3:15 pm – 4:15 pm @ Thorncliffe Public Library, 48 Thorncliffe Park Dr, East York to The Rose Garden, opposite 45 Overlea Blvd #180, Toronto
- Jun 9 | 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm @ Rogers Centre, GATE 5, on Bremner Blvd to Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W, Toronto
- Jun 9 | 9:15 pm @ Lakeview Ave & Dundas Street West @ Do West Fest
- Jun 10 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm @ Scholars Green Park (Sheridan college), 275 Prince of Wales Dr to Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Dr, Mississauga
- Jun 10 | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm @ Mabelle, 5005 Dundas St W to Montogmery’s Inn, 4709 Dundas St W, Toronto
- Jun 10 | 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm @ Jamii, 264 The Esplanade to Berczy Park, 35 Wellington St E, Toronto
- Jun 11 | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm @ The Bentway, 250 Fort York Blvd, Toronto
- Jun 11 | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm @ Yonge-Dundas Square to College Park, Toronto
- Jun 11 | 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm @ Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W, Toronto
