Poetry & Presence - Exploring the Heart: The Translator of Our Human Experience

Due to overwhelming interest in our first session (3-5pm), we added a second session (5:15-7:15pm) to ensure more guests can join this enriching experience. Both sessions are now sold out. Please contact us at info@cfsack.org so we can keep you on a waitlist if space opens up.

An Afternoon to Support and Engage with Sufi Arts, Culture and Knowledge

Join us for an elegant and inspiring afternoon at Hycroft Manor in celebration of Omar Khayyam Day and in recognition of International Museum Day. Facilitated by Poetry is Play founder and poet Nirvona Soraya-Galo, this fundraiser and interactive workshop weaves insights from Sufi allegories, stories, and poems by luminaries such as the 11th-century Persian polymath Omar Khayyam and his Rubaiyat and the 13th-century Sufi poet Rumi and his Masnawi. Attendees will engage in creative exercises culminating in original poetry—while enjoying sandwiches, tea, refreshments, and meaningful dialogue in Hycroft Manor’s historic setting.

What is Poetry is Play?

Poetry is Play emerged from the founder, Nirvona Soraya-Galo's, personal joy forged from connection through poetry and her desire to share it. This workshop is an interactive experience that utilizes writing prompts to encourage imagination and self-expression. Poetry is Play is intended to create a space for personal reflection while fostering collaboration with other participants. This workshop is tailored to accommodate a wide range of skill levels, offering individuals the opportunity to find wonderment, craft together, and explore the kismet nature of our individual and shared experiences.

Supporting CFSACK

The Canadian Friends of Sufi Arts, Culture, and Knowledge (CFSACK) is a federal not-for-profit and CRA-designated charity committed to broadening public appreciation of Sufi history, art, and culture. Your attendance directly supports:

• Scholarships & Research Awards: Fostering academic work on Sufi arts and culture.

• Public Workshops & Cultural Showcases: Creating immersive experiences that illuminate Sufi traditions.

• Community Engagement: Partnering with institutions like the Musée d’Art et de Culture Soufis MTO™ (MACS MTO) to make Sufi heritage accessible to all.

Your participation supports CFSACK’s mission to broaden public knowledge and appreciation of Sufi arts, culture, and knowledge. Proceeds from this fundraiser help fund educational programs, scholarships, and collaborative projects with institutions like the Musée d’Art et de Culture Soufis MTO™ (MACS MTO)—the world’s first museum dedicated to Sufi art and cultural practices. By aligning our event with International Museum Day, we hope to underscore cultural institutions' role in shaping resilient, inclusive communities—just as Sufi poetry has done for centuries.

Sponsorship & VIP Attendance Opportunities

Gold Sponsor – $10,000 Donation

• Prominent On-Site Recognition

• Acknowledgment During the Program by Hosts

• Six VIP tickets with priority and reserved seating

• Private group photo

• $8,800 of your contribution is tax-deductible*

  
  

Silver Sponsor – $5,000 Donation

• On-Site & Program Recognition

• Acknowledgment During the Program by Hosts

• Four VIP tickets with priority, reserved seating

• Group photo opportunity

• $4,200 of your contribution is tax-deductible*

  
  

Friends of Sufi Arts, Culture and Knowledge – $1,000 Donation

• Program Recognition

• Thank-You Mention During the Program by Hosts

• One VIP ticket with priority, reserved seating

• $800 of your contribution is tax-deductible*

  
  

Reserve Your Tickets or Sponsorship

Reserve your seat, immerse yourself in timeless poetry, and connect with fellow guests who share a passion for the power of art and poetry. You can reserve tickets using the web form below and pay with credit card, or select offline payment and complete your order by phoning 778-872-0255 or emailing info@cfsack.org to get instructions for cheque and direct deposit payments.

*The tax-deductible amounts noted above are estimates based on the fair market value of goods and services received. This is not professional tax advice. For specific questions about the deductibility of your donation, please consult your accountant or a qualified tax professional.

Both sessions are now sold out. Please contact us at info@cfsack.org so we can keep you on a waitlist if space opens up.