My Joyful Performance of Tanguillos de Cádiz
I’ve been practicing flamenco for about a year now. I had the chance to learn the choreography to the lively and rhythmic flamenco tango, ‘Tanguillos de Cádiz Sin Baile Flamenco,’ a traditional piece from Cádiz known for its joyful, upbeat tempo. The dance style of ‘tanguillos’ is both playful and energetic, capturing the essence of […]
A Memorable Journey of Holiday Concert Tour with The Stadacona Band
I was invited to join The Stadacona Band of the Regular Force, Canadian military band on their holiday concert tour, where we performed five shows across four cities/towns of New Brunswick. The final concert was in Halifax, and my partner came to watch! It was my first time on a concert tour, and the experience […]
A Quiet Halloween and a Taste of Autumn
The latter half of October flew by like an arrow. There were days when it suddenly warmed up, making it feel as though summer had returned, but the days were unmistakably getting shorter, and the fiery red sunsets came earlier and earlier. October ends with Halloween. In my neighborhood, no children come by, so it’s […]
Surprising Summer Vibes
Today, the temperature soared to a surprising 19 degrees, making it feel like summer! It was the perfect weather for dismantling the deck by the water as the season comes to a close. Although the water was freezing at first, I soon got used to it and enjoyed a refreshing swim afterward. What a wonderful […]
Cape Split Trailhead:A Scenic Stroll Through Autumn
I hiked 15 kilo meters at Cape Split Trailhead, enjoying a stunning new trail that featured scenic lookouts. We took the new trail out and returned via the old one. The autumn colors along the trail were truly breath taking. The hike to the tip of the peninsula took about two hours, and although the […]
PEI Lieutenant Governor Installation
Prince Edward Island’s 43rd lieutenant-governor installed at ceremony on October 17. Three of us from 36 Canadian Brigade Band joined PEIR band and participated the ceremony with an honour guard at the Confederation Centre of the Arts in Charlottetown. It’s a four-hour drive to Prince Edward Island from Halifax. We arrived the day before and […]
Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a cherished time for family gatherings in Canada. Here in Nova Scotia, while it’s just us, we’re grateful for our ‘Nova Scotia Family.’ We were warmly invited to a Thanksgiving dinner by our neighbour, and it was heart-warming to see their family grow — a new baby joining and the boys growing up […]
