Happy Canada Day everybody!
I hope you all enjoyed my new poem, "Waving Proudly 50 Years Strong" that I posted earlier today!
This years Canada Day is a special one for a few reasons.
- In 2015 Canada celebrates its 148 birthday.
- We celebrate the 50th Anniversary of our wonderful flag!
- It was on this day in 1873 when Prince Edward Island (PEI) joined the Canadian confederation and became a province in Canada.
- On this day in 1980, the inspirational Terry Fox arrived in Ottawa during his historic run. So today we celebrate the 35th anniversary of that.
- We also celebrate the 28th birthday of our Canadian dollar coin! On this day in 1987 the Royal Canadian Mint introduced the Looney. The new loon-dollar coins were used in unison with the $1 bill, until the Bank of Canada began gradually phasing out the one dollar bank notes.
(NOTE: This was actually on June 30, on the eve of Canada day.)
So all in all, today is a big day for milestones in Canada and Canadian history! Once again, Happy 1st of July Canada! Enjoy the festivities across the country, have fun, and most of all stay safe!
Wednesday 1 July 2015
"Waving Proudly 50 Years Strong" Happy Canada Day 2015!
Happy Canada Day 2015 everyone!
I hope you will enjoy this poem! Also, don't be shy to show your patriotism for Canada today!
This years Canada Day is a special one as we celebrate our flags fiftieth anniversary!
It's now been fifty years, since our flag was unveiled,
At global events we cheer, so it can be the one that prevailed.
The red and white blowing majestically in the wind,
or displayed proudly wherever it's pinned.
With a red maple leaf in the center of it all,
Our flag will always stand proud and tall.
It represents a vibrant mosaic of all people's and cultures,
A place of acceptance, a place that always nurtures.
A growing community of all races and kinds,
Displaying us as one, a nation that binds.
Equality, democracy, freedom, and peace,
Canada is a close to perfect masterpiece.
All characters and personalities are welcomed here,
The only thing Canadians are scared of is fear.
Opportunities await in a land that always thrives,
We are fueled by our passions and our drives.
No matter what differences we all might share,
Canada is a proud country that will always care.
In 2015 we celebrate our national flags 50th anniversary,
It's the symbol of us proud Canadians; we stand on guard for thee!
I hope you will enjoy this poem! Also, don't be shy to show your patriotism for Canada today!
This years Canada Day is a special one as we celebrate our flags fiftieth anniversary!
Waving Proudly 50 Years Strong
By: Vickram Bachan
It's now been fifty years, since our flag was unveiled,
At global events we cheer, so it can be the one that prevailed.
The red and white blowing majestically in the wind,
or displayed proudly wherever it's pinned.
With a red maple leaf in the center of it all,
Our flag will always stand proud and tall.
It represents a vibrant mosaic of all people's and cultures,
A place of acceptance, a place that always nurtures.
A growing community of all races and kinds,
Displaying us as one, a nation that binds.
Equality, democracy, freedom, and peace,
Canada is a close to perfect masterpiece.
All characters and personalities are welcomed here,
The only thing Canadians are scared of is fear.
Opportunities await in a land that always thrives,
We are fueled by our passions and our drives.
No matter what differences we all might share,
Canada is a proud country that will always care.
In 2015 we celebrate our national flags 50th anniversary,
It's the symbol of us proud Canadians; we stand on guard for thee!
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