Myself, fellow interns and party goers at 'the Father's House' on Canada Day
My first Canada day away from home has come and gone... but not without a rather unorthodox and highly unexpected celebration Malawi style!! Unfortunately, my camera was giving me some problems so I could only get one good shot of the evening.
The week before Canada Day, I received a phone call from a Canadian who was interested in putting together a Canada Day party to be hosted at 'the Father's House" for all the Canadians living in Mzuzu. As an overly inquisitive, perhaps at times disruptive youth in Sunday school, I have to admit I was initially slightly skeptical. However, the seven of us happily headed off for the party, which turned out to be a blast!!! In addition to singing the Canadian national anthem, we were also welcomed with a series of traditional local songs song my the Sisters. It was remarkable to feel so Canadian in the heart of Africa on Canada Day. Where they found the maple syrup, I don't know... but it was sensational.
It is impossible for me to describe the party's environment. But as a recent newcomer to Malawi, it was totally surreal to spend Canada Day in a rural area on the outskirts of Mzuzu City with a collection of prominent community and religious leaders gathered to celebrate our nation. Like many experiences I've had over the last seven weeks, I was completely taken off guard. So, Happy Canada Day!
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