Macedonian festival in Ontario town welcomes provincial grant [Video]

A festival promoting Macedonian culture in Durham Region has been awarded more than $18,000 from the provincial government to help organizers expand programming and draw in more visitors.

The St. Nedela Annual Festival, hosted by St. Nedela Macedonian Orthodox Church in Ajax, earned a grant of $18,150 through the 2025 Experience Ontario program to support the festival.

This is part of a nearly $20-million investment in festivals and events across Ontario and was presented to the church during St. Nedela’s bazaar and annual bake sale on Sunday.

“Festivals and events showcase the best of Ontario; it’s people and its culture all while inviting people near and far to experience and enjoy our province. They help create local jobs, provide economic benefits and bring communities together,” said Ontario Tourism, Culture and Gaming Minister Stan Cho. “Now more than ever, it is important that we come together to take part in made-in-Ontario …