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Carla Diaz Silva performing the Marinera Norteña on the back deck during my birthday party. The enigmatic Director of Raíces del Perú will be a performer and MC at this year’s Expo Latino Festival, Princes Island Park, Calgary, Aug 17-19. ... ... See the link in my profile for more photos under PERFORMANCE/Peruvian dances) and story (Blog). ... ... #calgarylife #calgary #jashleynixon #yycphotographer #yyc #dance #dancing #music #peru #portraitsofperu #peruana #bailando #bailarina #dancing @expolatino #canada #diversity #portrait #retrato #retratosdeperu #smile @dailyhivecalgary @urbacalgary @dailyviewcalgary #expolatino @tourismcalgary #danzasdeperu #intangibleculturalheritage @raicesdelperuyyc @streetphotoperu @igersperu #lamarinera #marinera #marineranorteña @carlita.dsDancers from Raíces del Peru perform the Huaylarsh Moderno, a dance from the Andes Mountains, at my birthday party. Los bailarines de Raíces del Perú realizan la Huaylarsh Moderno, un baile de los Andes, en mi fiesta de cumpleańos. ... ... See the link in my profile for more photos under PERFORMANCE/Peruvian dances) and story (Blog). ... ... #calgarylife #calgary #jashleynixon #yycphotographer #yyc #dance #dancing #music #peru #portraitsofperu #peruana #bailando #bailarina #dancing @expolatino #canada #diversity #portrait #retrato #retratosdeperu #smile @dailyhivecalgary @urbacalgary @dailyviewcalgary #expolatino @tourismcalgary #danzasdeperu #intangibleculturalheritage @raicesdelperuyyc @streetphotoperu @igersperu #huaylarsh @carlita.dsCarla Diaz Silva will be one of the MCs at this year’s Expo Latino Festival, Princes Island Park, Calgary, Aug 17-19. ... ... See the link in my profile for more photos under PERFORMANCE/Peruvian dances) and story (Blog). ... ... #calgarylife #calgary #jashleynixon #yycphotographer #yyc #dance #dancing #music #peru #portraitsofperu #peruana #bailando #bailarina #dancing @expolatino #canada #diversity #portrait #retrato #RetratosDePeru #smile @dailyhivecalgary @urbacalgary @dailyviewcalgary #expolatino @tourismcalgary #danzasdeperu #intangibleculturalheritage @raicesdelperuyyc @streetphotoperu @igersperu #lamarinera #marinera #marineranorteña @carlita.dsProp on the move Logan Jones, Calgary Canucks breaks through the Calgary Rams defence to set up a try for his front row union teammate, Gabriel Kajdy (see the link in my profile for that photo and a match report) ... ... #rugbylife #rugby #rugbyalberta @rugbyalberta @calgaryrams @canucksrugby #calgary #alberta #canada #jashleynixon @urbacalgary @calgaryevents @dailyviewcalgary @dailyhivecalgary @rugbyalberta @calgaryrugby #loverugby #loverugby🏉 #igrugby @gilbertrugbycanada @gilbertrugbyLove rugby A rugby fan watches the Calgary Canucks versus Calgary Rams game at Calgary Rugby Union on Aug 11, 2018. See the link in my profile for match report and more photos. ... .... #rugbylife #rugby #rugbyalberta @rugbyalberta @calgaryrams @canucksrugby #calgary #alberta #canada #jashleynixon @urbacalgary @calgaryevents @dailyviewcalgary @dailyhivecalgary @rugbyalberta @calgaryrugby @rugbycanada @gilbertrugby @gilbertrugbycanada #loverugby #loverugby🏉 @deanbrannieJake Bentley, Calgary Canucks and David Kotalewski, Calgary Rams in action in their top of the table game at Calgary Rugby Union. See the link in my profile for match report and more photos. ... #rugbylife #rugby #rugbyalberta @rugbyalberta @calgaryrams @canucksrugby #calgary #alberta #canada #jashleynixon @urbacalgary @calgaryevents @dailyviewcalgary @dailyhivecalgary @rugbyalberta @jaketbentley @calgaryrugbyMy Books
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Dance of the wankas and wamlas on the backdeck
Huaylarsh Moderno The Huaylarsh Moderno is one of Peru’s best-loved dances and it was an honour to have this performed, along with the Marinera Norteña and Huaconada de Mito, by members of Raíces del Perú on my own back … Continue reading
Posted in #YYC, Alberta, Calgary, Canada, Dance, Documentary photography, Heritage, Peru, Photography, Social documentary photography
Tagged culture, Huaconada, Huaconada de Mito, Hualylarsh, Huanca, Huaylarsh Moderno, Huaylas, Huaylash, Marinera Norteña, Pio Peruvian Rotisserie Chicken, Racies del Peru, Village Blonde, Village Brewery, Wanca, Wanka
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Rams overcome Canucks in Alberta Cup clash
The Rams took the top position in the Alberta Cup with a win over city rivals, Canucks at Calgary Rugby Union Park on Saturday. The Canucks opened the scoring after less than two minutes with a play from the first … Continue reading
Posted in #YYC, Alberta, Calgary, Canada, Photography, Rugby, Sports, Sports photography
Tagged Calgary Canucks, Calgary Rams, Calgary Rugby Park, Calgary Rugby Union, Canucks, Rugby Alberta
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A new beer on the block: Marda Loop Brewing Company is open for business in Calgary
Calgary has a new brewery on tap. The Marda Loop Brewing Company (MLBC) opened for business over the weekend in Marda Loop with a nice set of five finely crafted beers. As the sky opened up and rained hard … Continue reading
Posted in #YYC, Alberta, Art & Design, Calgary, Canada, Documentary photography, Heritage, Photography, Urban Design
Tagged beer, brew-pub, brewing, local history, Marda Loop, Marda Loop Brewing Company
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Steve Poltz makes Canmore Folk Festival even friendlier
Canmore Folk Festival always has a really nice feel about it. The location, set in Centennial Park, surrounded by the Rocky Mountains is breathtaking. The crowd is bright and eager to discover new music. And the musicians are usually … Continue reading
Posted in Alberta, Canada, Dance, Documentary photography, Music, Photography
Tagged Canmore, Canmore Folk Festival, Steve Poltz
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High flying action by the Calgary Canucks
Place the turf a couple of hundred metres or so to the west and the pitch would lie right below the flight path of the Calgary International Airport (YYC). So with tongue completely in cheek, I can say, … Continue reading
Posted in #YYC, Alberta, Calgary, Canada, Photography, Rugby, Sports, Sports photography
Tagged Calgary Canucks, Calgary Irish, Canucks, CCIAC
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Raíces del Peru awarded Best Cultural Entry award for second time in the Calgary Stampede Parade
Raíces del Peru (Roots of Peru) entered the Calgary Stampede Parade for the first time in 2017. This time around they excelled again and won the Best Cultural Entry award for the second year running. In one of the largest … Continue reading
Posted in #YYC, Alberta, Calgary, Canada, Dance, Documentary photography, Heritage, Photography, Social documentary photography, Street photography, Travel
Tagged Best Cultural Entry, Calgary Stampede Parade, Diablada Puneña, Huaylarsh Moderna, Intangible Cultural Heritage, J. Ashley Nixon Photography, Marinera Norteña, Raíces del Perú, Valicha, Zamacueca
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Reflection Grove dedicated at Connect Charter School
June 28, 2018 The last day of the school academic year at Connect Charter School was a very special day. The Reflection Grove, a new naturalization area, was dedicated to some special members of the school community who have … Continue reading
Posted in #YYC, Alberta, Calgary, Canada, Documentary photography, Education, Photography
Tagged Connect Charter School, Reflection Grove, school
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