Festivals!

Hello, lovely readers... if you really are reading this :D

So this weekend in Canada it's a long weekend and close to my neck of the woods is the start of one of Canada's biggest Cultural Festivals

I am excited! (Now prepare yourselves for some patriotism)
Multiculturalism is what makes Canada whole, we are a combination of Cultures and I enjoy that. It's what makes life interesting. Different foods, different practices... different music (you all figured that was coming didn't you?), even the different cultural practices that we witness in the different parts of our cities, from our friends and in foreign films make life that much more exciting.
As a budding Anthropologist, watching a Festival that celebrates this diversity of cultures and showcases them makes me smile. Makes me glad to live here!

I bet you're wondering 'what's the big deal'. right? Well the thing is it's utterly amazing. Each culture that is showcased displays their cultures foods, drinks, clothing, special ceremonies, artwork, language, music, dancing and sometimes fighting or strategical moves. The people who do so are mostly volunteers who do something like three shows a night for a week - that's a lot of things to do - and it's always spectacular. I love every minute I get to go.

Naturally I'm going to see as many different cultural displays as possible- and I'll post pics here if I get any good ones - I promise. 

Till Next Time!
Ari