Happy Canada Day
By Glen
@glenniah (1197)
Mandurah, Australia
July 7, 2016 5:42am CST
On July 1st I was invited to celebrate Canada Day with some Canadian friends. I wasn't quite sure what to expect. Would we play Ice Hockey or enjoy some Maple Syrup with Pancakes?
On the evening of the event I was dressed up in Red and White, (well it was off white actually) but the closest I could get to white. There were around 50 guests, some ex pats and some Aussies.
On arrival we were all put into different Groups which were named after Canadian birds and animals. I was in the Beavers Group and we had to make little Beavers from food items spread out on the table. Who knew Beavers (rodents) were an emblem of Canada?
I learned a few interesting facts about Canada that I hadn't previously been aware of including slang words
It is winter over here so there were no barbecues outside or fireworks, we enjoyed a lovely meal inside by the fire.
It was a delightful evening celebrating the birth of a country with different cultures and making new friends along the way
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@dodo19 (47336)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
8 Jul 16
It's nice that you did something for Canada Day. Honestly, I thought that the only place to have festivities for Canada Day was here in Canada, and the only people celebrating this day were Canadians. I have to say I am happy to be Canadian. It's a good place to live.
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@garymarsh6 (23404)
• United Kingdom
7 Jul 16
It is nice to celebrate and learn about other cultures and interesting habits. Sounds like it was a nice evening.
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@glenniah (1197)
• Mandurah, Australia
11 Jul 16
@garymarsh6
Hi Gary, Yes it is great to meet new people and especially those from other cultures
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