“La Corrida de Toros” – Animal Cruelty or an Important Cultural Tradition?

Spanish Bullfighting is one of the most traditional activities and events in Spain, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, France, and Portugal. The event consists of a performance by the “torero,” a highly trained bullfighter, and the “toro,” a large bull.  What is Spanish Bullfighting?  “La Corrida de Toros,” Spanish Bullfighting, has been one of the oldest…

Is Spain on the edge for yet another Civil War?

The chaos grows as the police officers shoot rubber bullets towards the protesters standing firmly to prevent the police force from confiscating ballot boxes. Mass foreign media rushes to the site to film the pandemonium. The officers are inflicting violence upon unarmed citizens these citizens include elders to young children. Some are screaming for help and…

Weekend Preview

The last weekend of August is one of world culture, as you can head to Mexico, Spain, Scotland or India without ever leaving the city. Friday to Sunday Expo Latino Celebrate Hispanic culture this weekend at Prince’s Island Park. Expo Latino features Latin dance, music, food and art. Advance weekend passes are $15 at Co-op…

The Globalfest Fireworks Festival Is Back!

Globalfest starts tomorrow (Aug. 20)! Globalfest is one of my favorite events in Calgary. Through volunteering with Globalfest through Youth Volunteer Corps (click here to get involved), I’ve not only enjoyed the fireworks show, the great purchasable food items, and dances, but the display of Calgary’s diversity as a whole. If you haven’t heard of…