 – you are a French or a non-French. This essentially decodes French secularism in to ultra nationalist dogmatism with no respect to extra- French religions and thus denigration to cultural pluralism.
Jean Bauberot, an eminent scholar defends a more pluralistic secularism in France; one that tolerates certain religious symbols in public institutions. But astoundingly France has made many exceptions for Catholics. The government provides substantial public funding to private Catholic schools, and six official holidays in France are Catholic holidays. There is an absolute unwillingness to accommodate the religiously based demands of Muslims who are propagating rapidly all around France. In 2015 Muslim students were even refused to have some alternative to pork in school and college cafeterias. This reminds us of Chinese tactics in Xingjian; the French secularism is no less dark and fiendish. France’s constitutional commitment to equality is questionable and debatable on racial discrimination; its biggest minority being mostly of nonwhite Muslim immigrants from its former colonies in Africa and their descendents. Macron represents the face of neo-conservatives and far-right white racists who approve of blasphemy against Islam as a weapon not to reconcile with it and prevent the fast spread of Islam in France. Macron is assuredly ignorant of history. Islam is there for last more than 1400 years, spreading in length and breadth of the globe. It has redefined morality and humanity and co-existence with non-Muslims. In fact Islam is not in crisis, it neither was; it is politically intolerant France’s racist secularism that is in crisis. Some Muslim Governments might be in crisis but not Islam as religion. Macron needs to learn true secularism from Islamic republic of Iran which despite not calling herself secular, but Jews and Zoroastrian minority can be seen enjoying complete freedom of religious exercise with many of them representing their communities in the Parliament. Undoubtedly the beheading of the school teacher and Church bishops is unacceptable, likewise official approbation of blasphemy is not acceptable; and is in fact a vile and uncivilized enactment.
Dr. Muzaffar Shaheen is Professor SKUAST- KI’m really happy that I chose the Nanuk over the “cheaper” options. I’m more than satisfied with the quality and functionality of the 925. I will definitely look to Nanuk for my future needs.
Great case! My only suggestion would be (at least the option) to have a compartment to hold gear, specifically headphones (other than your 925 lid organizer, which is great for small gadgets, but cannot accommodate headphones). I had to take an Exacto-knife to the foam insert to make my own compartment (and I still rate the case a 5, it’s that good).
Drone Case and Pocket Knife Case ALL GREAT!
Our annual events are listed below. Come for the day, or stay for a few days and immerse yourself in the Ojai culture.
Several inns and hotels offers special rates for Ojai events.
Each year in April we celebrate the harvest of our indigenous Pixie Tangerine. Ojai’s unique micro-climate offers optimal growing conditions for our petite, ultra-sweet tangerines. The whole community comes together and celebrates by offering Pixie-centric hotel packages, libation and culinary specials, spa treatments, retail discounts, outdoor activities and much more!
The Ojai Valley Tennis Tournament is only one of a multitude of activities that tennis fans and visitors can partake in while visiting Ojai, an idyllic destination for those who know the more intricate settings of Southern California. Spectators will enjoy the best that tennis has to offer in the largest tennis tournament in the United States. The tournament features juniors, college and Pac-12 teams.
Each year the Ojai Valley Chamber of Commerce produces a Garden Tour as a fundraising event. The Garden Tour is a one-day event, and is a self-guided walking and driving tour featuring five private gardens in and around the Ojai Valley.
Presented by the Ojai Art Center, the oldest non-profit art center in California, this festival attracts artists from all over! Art in the Park takes place in Libbey Park and features live music, food, and a student exhibition area!
Uniquely situated and completely surrounded by beautiful mountains, the city of Ojai holds the start of the Cliff Mountains 2 Beach Marathon. This point to point race winds through the Ventura River Valley as it makes its way to the pristine beaches of Ventura. Runners will love gradual downhill nature and amazing weather, which is prime to make you faster.
In early June, the Ojai Music Festival becomes the summer home for exceptional artists. Audiences are drawn into an immersive experience in the enchanting Ojai Valley, encompassing stimulating lectures and engaging concerts. Whether early morning sunrise performances on Ojai hilltops or inspiring late night concerts in Libbey Bowl, each day brings joyful, moving, and surprising moments in this annual iconic event.
The Ojai Wine Festival has been named by Sunset Magazine as one of the top five “Food and Wine Havens in the West.” This festival has become a favorite affair for attending wineries with their numbers doubling to event capacity every year at the beautiful Lake Casitas Recreation Area.
Don't miss the season to pick your own fragrant lavender! Frog Creek Farm offers a bounty of pick-your-own lavender. The Ojai Valley Lavender Festival offers scholarships to local residents who are, or will be, actively engaged in an educational program that focuses on agriculture practices or the beneficial uses of lavender. Free parking and admission, with over 100 vendors.
Enjoy a patriotic concert at Libbey Bowl on July 3rd, then July 4th festivities include a pancake breakfast, a youth freedom run, Ojai's annual parade and fireworks show at night with live music, kid zone and food trucks.
Every summer, theatre professionals and enthusiastic audiences from Southern California converge in the magical Ojai Valley to participate in the development of new plays for the American theatre.
An acclaimed group of storytellers will take you on a journey around the world on the wings of story - no bags to pack, just your own suitcase of dreams. See you at Ojai's iconic Libbey Bowl.
Join us and enjoy talented blues musicians in Ojai's iconic Libbey Bowl. Tasty food, beer and wine will be available for purchase. A portion of proceeds benefit local youth music education.
Get ready for a night of outdoor fun, food trucks and adventure inspired short films, Mountainfilm style! Ojai Valley Land Conservancy teams up with Mountainfilm on Tour to bring the original films of the annual Telluride festival to Ojai.
Each year, Boccali's celebrates their summer garden harvest. Join us on the lawn for an all-you-can-eat buffet, local wine tasting, farm fresh produce stand, dynamic live music, our famous strawberry shortcake, and more!
Boccali's Pumpkin Patch is an Ojai tradition. Kids love the maze and hayrides. Beware... After dark, the pumpkin patch gets scary with Haunted Hayrides!
Be inspired by the scenic mountain range in Ojai, and join us for a balmy fall weekend at the Topa Topa Mountain Folk Festival. Enjoy craft beers and food truck specialties while listening to a stellar lineup of the finest folk & country music bands.
The self-guided tour offers guests an intimate glimpse into the private studios of Ojai’s accomplished artists and their inspiration to create.
The entire community comes together as we celebrate the magical valley we call home, with handcrafted wares, farm-fresh food, fun offerings for kids, live music and much more for Ojai Day!
Savor the best cuisine Ojai has to offer, along with local wine, beer, and tequila tastings! Enjoy live entertainment, dancing, and silent auction on the pastoral grounds of the legendary Ojai Valley Inn & Spa golf course!
The Ojai Film Festival is dedicated to presenting a wide array of distinguished motion pictures of filmmakers throughout the world. Come join the fun for this multi-day festival!
Sponsored by the Ojai Festival Women’s Committee, this timeless holiday tradition offers an exclusive tour of stunning Ojai homes to celebrate the art of living. Once you’ve been inspired by these homes dressed in holiday splendor, take care of your holiday shopping at the Marketplace.
Thanksgiving weekend officially kicks off the holiday season at the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa. The entire Ojai community joins in for the annual tree lighting followed by five weeks of festive events!
Fridays - Ojai Village Experience - Every third Friday of the month, select shops and museum stay open later for locals and visitors.
Plus art exhibits, concerts, food tours, plays, art and writers workshops throughout the year.The naive, the unconstructed, the accidental ghost. The ghost from the faded polaroid found in a shoebox of letters from someone else’s life. Things that might not be there; things that have no existence other than possibly not being there; things that can only have your attention drawn to them. Reading should be as close as possible to discovering those letters and seeing something in them that might not be there. The writer should offer the shoebox, or better still the stall at the flea market on which the shoebox might be found. I’m not interested in any other way of writing anyway.
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