Toonik Tyme -- opening ceremony

i walked to the arena with the kids in a soft, gentle snowfall. usually even if it 'snows' here, it is not snow, it is 'ice crystals', according to what the weather hotline announces. yesterday the snowfall was real, and it was amazing. the earth and the sky were white. i have to admit that i did worry about a white-out -- when the snowfall becomes so thick and heavy you don't see your outstretched arm. i was told people die in white-outs, meters away from their doorstep.

the set up for the festivities was the nicest i've seen here so far, and the event was lovely. i think i expected more people, but there was no space for more anyway.

some highlights: tiny girls throat-singing; break-dancing; a guitars and drums band; and a real drum dancer to open the festivities. the acoustics were terrible, of course.

when we are home, the snow is soft enough for snow angels



i glanced at the schedule for today's events, and nothing attracted me. besides, the wind is strong, and we feel like staying at home.