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SUMMER GUIDES
Beer. Bagels. Spirits. Sandwiches. Find out where to find tasty treats within five kilometres or less of CapU’s North Vancouver campus.
From Okanagan wines to camping in the Lower Mainland, we've got all the basics covered for an epic weekend outside this summer!
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Thanks for a fantastic year, Capilano University! We’ve had a great time these past 24 issues, bringing you all the campus news our meagre budget can muster! We’ll be back in September with a new website and some exciting multimedia projects, but for now we’re going camping. Enjoy this summer guide in the meantime, full of fun things to do in and around Vancouver. See you out there!
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Carlo Javier
Kevin Kapenda
EXECUTIVE LIFESTYLE EDITOR
OPINIONS EDITOR
Gabriel Scorgie FEATURES EDITOR
Alva Tang COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Christine Beyleveldt CAMPUS CORRESPONDENT
Tianyi Bao BUSINESS MANAGER
Brandon Kostinuk WEB COORDINATOR
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A WEEKEND IN WINE COUNTRY EXPLORING THE OKANAGAN VALLEY’S DIVERSE WINE REGIONS
Andy Rice EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Unless you have a rocket ship and a liver of steel, there’s no way you’re going to conquer the entirety of British Columbia’s wine country in a single weekend. Even if you narrow it down to the Okanagan Valley alone, there are more than 120 wineries all worthy of your attention. According to Courier wine columnist, Max Ley, the best approach is to pick one or two smaller sub-regions and explore them in depth. To get you started, he’s planned an action-packed weekend in Okanagan Falls and the Naramata Bench, geographically located on either side of Penticton — about a four-anda-half hour drive from the hustle and bustle of Vancouver. “It’s super easy to look at the multitude of wineries in the Okanagan and feel overwhelmed by choice,” he said. “You run the risk of spreading yourself too thin trying to get to all of the Burrowing Owls and Hester Creeks of the Valley. My main tip would be to pick one or two regions that are relatively close to each other and spend most of your time exploring these. Also, as famous as some of the bigger wineries are, I can’t encourage you enough to take some stops at some of the smaller, lesser-known wineries. Odds are you’ll meet some really neat people who are very passionate about their work, and the wine will probably be fantastic. I love supporting the smaller farmers and families of the Okanagan. Explore, eat some great food, and find the little treasures that make the Okanagan Valley such a special wine destination.”
Kettle Valley Winery 2988 Hayman Rd, Naramata
Lake Breeze Wine Farm 930 Sammet Rd, Naramata Offering a spectacular view of Okanagan Lake from an elegant, Tuscan-style villa, Lake Breeze is the ideal place for a mid-day lunch stop. “The tasting room is fun and warm, and the staff have always been extremely helpful and passionate about their products,” said Ley. “Under the helm of winemaker and president, Garron Elmes, Lake Breeze boasts an impressive portfolio of wines, along with some of the oldest vines on the Naramata Bench. Their Pinot Blanc is a classic, pairing well with a CroqueMonsieur on the bistro patio.”
Kanazawa at Mocojo Winery, 1202 Gawne Rd, Naramata Richard Kanazawa is an Okanagan Valley legend for his work at other wineries, but recently he’s turned his attention toward his own wines. “I have yet to visit his tasting room but I have heard rumours that he is keeping things simple and tasting his wines out of a trailer across the street from Township 7,” said Ley. “My favourite is Rich’s “Raku,” a Rhone-inspired blend of Syrah and Viognier, full of smoky dried fruit.” The “Sakura” rosé is an equally outstanding choice.
Meyer Family Vineyards 4287 McLean Creek Rd, Okanagan Falls
“I am a Black Widow fanboy through and through,” said Ley. “I have loved these wines for ages and I have been so happy to see them go from my favourite underdogs of the Bench to one of the most acclaimed boutique wineries of the Valley.” He describes the Black Widow Merlot as his “all time favourite” from the region, full of plums and black cherry flavours. “Whenever you walk into their barrel room, which serves as their tasting room, you can always feel the sense of pride they have in everything that they do.”
One of the area’s most beloved hotspots is Meyer Family Vineyards. Owner Jak Meyer sources his grapes from a variety of locations, including many old-growth vines on the property, preferring to focus on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. “Winemaker Chris Carson absolutely kills it at making Jak’s vision into a reality, and the tasting room is tiny, making butting shoulders and chatting all the more fun with your fellow tasters,” said Ley. Be sure to try the 2014 Tribute Series Chardonnay.
Painted Rock Estate Winery 400 Smythe Dr, Penticton
Liquidity 4720 Allendale Road, Okanagan Falls
“Painted Rock, located halfway between Penticton and Okanagan Falls, holds the title as my favourite high-end winery of the Valley,” said Ley. “The place is all elegance, refinement, and above all, class. Big glass doors look out onto the lake with a wonderful terrace, letting plenty of light into the sleek tasting room. Owner John Skinner is a great guy who is always willing to show you around and let you know about his future projects and ideas.” He recommends their Syrah, which is full of spice, dark cassis and white pepper.
“When you first step into Liquidity, if not for the incredible view overlooking the other wineries of Okanagan Falls and Skaha Lake, you might think you’re inside a modern art gallery rather than a tasting room and bistro,” said Ley. “The wines have been a definite must-try for the last two years since they opened, and their bistro is a perfect spot to stop for lunch. The dishes are imaginative and locally sourced, each one paired with one of Liquidity’s wines.” Their Chardonnay is a particular highlight, redolent of lemon, pineapple and butterscotch.
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Wild Goose 2145 Sun Valley Way, Okanagan Falls
If wine for breakfast isn’t your thing, Ley recommends Brodo in Penticton, a great spot with fantastic locallysourced food. The drive from Penticton to Okanagan falls is only 12 minutes, following the picturesque Skaha Lake Road for most of the journey.
The Kruger family is one of the great legacies of the Okanagan. “Their family has been running the Wild Goose Winery since 1983 and have made a profound statement in Okanagan Falls winemaking,” said Ley. “Hagen Kruger has been the award-winning winemaker for Wild Goose for the last several years, pumping out especially phenomenal whites.” The winery boasts a great view of the Stoney Slope vineyard, where they source the grapes for their awardwinning Riesling.
Blasted Church 378 Parsons Rd, Okanagan Falls “You’ve probably seen these bottles around with their fun claymation priests and miners getting up to something on the labels,” said Ley. “Blasted Church’s labels are actually telling a true story about a local church. When the town of Okanagan Falls was growing, just after the heyday of the gold rush, people wanted to move the church that was located in the nearby mining town to the new bustling community of OK Falls… using dynamite.” Their Big Bang Theory Blend has always been a delicious wine with currants, cherries, and bell pepper dancing on the palate.”
Before you head back towards home, Ley has one final piece of advice: “If you’re in the Falls, not going to Tickleberry’s is a cardinal sin. It’s a little roadside ice-cream and fudge joint that boasts beyond delicious products. The ice-cream is delicious, the fudge sensational, and it’s full of fun little knick-knacks just waiting to be that kitschy gift for that special someone.”
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Rugged and unpretentious, Kettle Valley is the perfect winery to kick off your weekend. “Kettle Valley has always been about simple, easy wines that best represent the soil and world of the Bench,” said Ley. “One of their highlights and most popular offerings has to be the Kettle Valley Pinot Gris. With a bit more skin contact, this white turns out a bit more pink like a rosé than a standard white full of flavourful and aromatic notes of apple fruit. Also, be sure not to miss Kettle Valley’s famous ‘Gewurztraminer Slushies!’”
Known as the undeniable champion of Okanagan fruit wines, Elephant Island is a unique gem of the Valley. “When you drive down the road into the winery, you find yourself surrounded by the very trees and fruits that Miranda and Del Halliday use for their delicious wines,” said Ley. “The tasting room has a friendly cabin type of atmosphere.” Make sure to try the latest vintage of black currant wine, or Ley’s personal favourite, the crab apple, which offers the perfect juxtaposition of tart and sweet.
Black Widow Winery 1630 Naramata Rd, Penticton
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TASTY TREATS WITHIN 5 KM OR LESS OF CAPILANO UNIVERSITY
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Walk into any room with one of these sandwiches and you’ll be instantly greeted with a series of wide-eyed inquiries as to where it came from. Executive chef Kurt Schillinger has been serving them up for decades and the beauty is in the simplicity of his ingredients — herb baguette, mustard/mayo mix, tomato, lettuce, onions, mozzarella and mild, thincut pickles imported from Germany. Firsttimers should try the crisp pork belly before graduating to the much heftier schnitzel (with a leaner turkey option) to appreciate the full magnitude of his talent. How can you go wrong with two giant slabs of thick-cut bacon cooked to a crackle in a cast iron skillet? Plus, it’s only $9 at the till, wrapped in butcher paper for an old-school touch. The dude makes a killer cold cut sandwich too, but once you smell the pork belly cooking it’s likely you won’t even care.
After years supplying quality beans to many of Vancouver’s top cafés and restaurants, Moja Coffee is beginning a retail expansion of its own. This location was the one that started it all, sitting incognito amidst a swath of auto repair shops. With eight seats inside and another eight on the patio, it’s an intimate space that boasts a sleek, minimalist design. The company’s roastery operations are located right next door, where a large window lets you peek in on all the action while waiting for your order. The place serves up a wide range of espresso beverages, though their Americanos and cappuccinos are a cut above. The friendly, well-trained baristas know what they’re doing, and if you buy a bag of beans they’ll offer you a free coffee to go with it! Hours are daytime-only though, so you'll have to get your nighttime fix at the equallyawesome JJ Bean down the street.
There’s something inherently charming about the Sons of Vancouver Distillery, and certainly a lot to admire about two 20-somethings from Northern BC dropping everything to make craft spirits in the big city. Richard Klaus and James Lester have been officially open in this location since February 2015, turning the heads of customers and critics alike with their creative vodka infusions. In addition to a traditional vodka (save for the use of champagne yeast) and a hotter-than-hell chilli version which was recently voted fan favourite at BC Distilled, they make a fantastic amaretto. In fact, they took their time to perfect it, tinkering with 81 batches before finding the current recipe. Open 1 pm to 7 pm on weekends, the owners will gladly run you through a few samples, make you a summer cocktail, give you a tour or even entertain you on the piano.
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Black Forest Delicatessen — 316 Harbour Ave. Distance: 2.7 km
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Moja Coffee Roastery — 1412 Rupert St. Distance: 2.8 km
Sons of Vancouver Distillery — 1431 Crown St. Distance: 2.8 km
Black Tusk Jerky — #11 Distance: 2.8 km
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From the sunny patio to the spacious taproom that awaits inside, Deep Cove Brewers and Distillers is the perfect place to grab a wobbly pop in between your summer classes. From their flagship Deep Cove Lager to the awardwinning Sun Kissed Tea Saison — set to make a triumphant return this May — there’s something for everyone. In addition to the brewery operations, there’s also a distillery on site, cranking out a smooth, vanilla-tinged vodka and an extra-savoury rosemary and olive gin. Stop in during the late afternoon and ask for Steve. With any luck, he’ll be there to make you one of their amazing cocktails. We suggest the Deep Cove Donkey (their version of a Moscow Mule) or the Candied Bacon Dill Caesar. And remember, Growler fills are $1 off on Mondays for CapU students if you present your student I.D at the bar.
Tucked in a tiny strip mall just off of Keith Road, you’d never know this place existed unless you happened to grow up in the neighbourhood. Based on the famous Montreal franchise of the same name, Mount Royal Bagel Factory cranks out warm bagels seven days a week. Classics such as poppyseed and ‘everything’ co-exist alongside more adventurous combinations like rosemary rock salt, though the best is arguably their cinnamon sugar creation. At $1.75 each ($4.50 when toasted with cream cheese or butter) they aren’t cheap, but the freshness is worth the extra coin. Mount Royal also mixes their own cream cheese spreads, sold at the front counter in a myriad of delicious flavours ranging from honey-vanilla to lox. The shop has limited seating if you want to eat in, but we recommend grabbing a dozen bagles to go and heading up to the park on Grand Boulevard.
Pay a visit to Bridge Brewing on a weekday and you’re likely to be greeted by the smiling, bearded face of Mattias, keeper of the taps. He’ll tell you what’s pouring and what’s soon to arrive, helping you narrow down your options from the sizeable list of rotating brews posted on the wall. What began as Vancouver’s first “nano-brewery” in 2012 has now grown into a large-scale operation with one of the best keg distribution programs around. These days, Bridge is everywhere, with its flagship line at most pubs in the city — but it’s those limited edition brews that really set them apart. Summer favourites are already starting to return, such as the Lemon Gin Saison, Side Cut North East IPA and the soon-to-be-released Razza Raspberry ISA, so grab a sleeve and take a seat — or fill up a growler and tuck a few bomber bottles under your arm!
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You heard it here first: golf is about to become cool again. But before you start incessantly and wildly whacking balls all over the course, here is a friendly guide to help prepare for summer’s most relaxing and potentially frustrating sport.
Gear THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE GOLFING
Having the right gear and equipment should be near the top of your preparation list for golf. However, you don’t necessarily need to be buying clubs right away. According to Miriam Metcalf, an avid summer golfer at courses such as Poppy Estates and Country Meadows, renting clubs at the courses might be the best route to take for someone who’s just beginning to take up Tiger Woods’ second favourite pastime. “I would say you don’t need to go out and buy clubs right away until you figure out if you really like golf or not yet,” she said. If you do elect to buy clubs, here’s a primer on what you’re looking at:
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These are the most versatile clubs you’ll need. They’re used for a variety of shots across the course and are often the first ones you’ll get your hands on. They’re labeled with a number from 1 to 9 to signify their loft (airtime!) angle. Metcalf suggests a 4-iron, 5-iron and 7-iron as adequate clubs for starters.
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These clubs normally have longer shafts and bigger heads. The biggest ones are called ‘drivers’ hence their use at driving ranges. They’re also surprisingly the lightest clubs of the bunch. A 1-wood, a 3-wood and a 5-wood will do it for starters.
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Putters are specialized clubs used when you just need the ball to roll in the hole. You don’t need any air, you don’t need any distance or range, and all you need is just smooth rolling motion towards the goal. Also, you need a sick celebration when you do get it in, just like Tiger used to.
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Gear and equipment are important aspects of golf. If you really want to take it a notch higher, get some chinos from J. Crew and a nice solid coloured polo, preferably Lacoste. If not, Ralph Lauren will do. Golf shoes with cleats and gloves are useful also, but they’re not necessary for beginners. Oh and you’ll need balls.
Etiquette The code of conduct on the course is another major aspect of the game that can’t be ignored. “One of the biggest things is to be quiet and not be distracting on the course when someone is about to hit the ball,” said Metcalf. “If your ball is not going where you planned and has the potential to hit someone make sure to yell “fore” to warn people to watch out.” Metcalf further added that “Once everyone has taken their first shot, if your ball is the furthest away from the hole, you should be the golfer that hits your ball first.” Other unwritten codes include: not walking by other people as they prepare to putt, waiting for the group ahead to finish before you swing and letting (much) faster players to get ahead of you, if you might be slowing them down.
Rules Like any sport, or anything for that matter, golf has rules that its players must adhere to. The object of the game is to have the lowest score possible, which can be me measured by the number of strokes you took to finish a hole. “Whoever has the least amount of strokes on a hole wins the hole, and whoever has the least amount of strokes in a round of golf is the winner of the round,” Metcalf said. “A round of golf is typically 18 holes and takes around three to four hours to play.” Winning a whole round can take skill and experience — if you’re relatively new to the game, break it down and take it hole-by-hole. “A hole can have a different amount of strokes you are supposed to get the ball in the hole by. This is called par, so in a par 3 hole you should be able to get the ball in the hole with 3 strokes,” Metcalf said. “If you hit the hole in one stroke it is called a “hole in one.” If you hit the hole in one less than the par it is called a birdie.”
Time Finally, you’ll need time. There’s a reason why it seems that golf is the only thing they show on sports channels during the summer – it takes forever.
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THE UNIVERSITY STUDENT’S GUIDE TO CAMPING Gabriel Scorgie FEATURES EDITOR
Camping for university students is less of a way to get in touch with nature and have a peaceful weekend away from the city as it is an excuse to see how many mushrooms it takes to make you cry watching a sunset. For that reason alone, the most popular camping spots simply won’t do. Places like Cultus Lake are often booked months in advance, have too many wholesome families roaming about and cost far too much money – putting a serious dent in the drugs and alcohol fund. Fortunately, we at the Courier have done our homework and have accumulated a list of free (or practically free) camping spots that are miles away from the nearest moral person.
WEST HARRISON COST: $15 PER NIGHT The distinction between West Harrison and the rest of Harrison is important. Most of Harrison is a tourist trap that costs upwards of $30 a night for tent camping. However, those who venture to the west side will find that that the lakes are a little less clear, the ground a lot rockier, but the price much cheaper as well. “There’s a government-maintained camping spot,” explained Kevin Nicholson, an experienced camper. “There’s a person that comes around and collects money per site, but it's not much.” There are plenty of free spots to camp along the nearby logging roads as well – but more on that later.
SQUAMISH VALLEY COST: $14 PER NIGHT A favourite location for local high school grads to throw their year-end camping trip, Squamish Valley is home to 195 acres of land for people to camp on. Much of it is on a beach next to a running river that people will drown in if they try swimming. This place does have a sound curfew at 3 am, but as long
as your speakers aren’t loud enough to reach the house at the entrance, you’ll be fine. Editor’s Note: The man working the entrance booth loves to tell people that there’s a lake at the top of a trail just down the road. Don’t do it. It’s a twohour hike straight up a mountain and the lake is a glorified puddle of mud.
LEVITT LAKE COST: FREE Just north of the Squamish Valley — and right by the Outdoor School, for those who went to Elementary school on the North Shore — is Levitt Lake, a beautiful lake that can be camped at for free. Nicholson warns that there isn’t a lot of camping space, but that it’s good for a handful of friends. “You can drive right to there, but you have to park your car on a gravel road,” he explained. “Right across from the entrance of the Outdoor School, there's a road. There will be a sign. There's a crazy little road that turns into gravel and you'll see Evans Lake, and it's a private lake and you can't camp there because it's half Native land and half private.” Continue up that road for approximately five minutes and you'll see some signs indicating a walking trail, leading directly to Levitt Lake. In the summer, the water is always warm and there’s even an island in the middle that people can swim out to.
if you aren’t driving a truck. “If you have a car you’ll have to go really slow, but a truck can go a bit faster,” he said.
BARNSTON ISLAND COST: POSSIBLY YOUR LIFE, DEFINITELY YOUR INNOCENCE Editor’s Note: This is the place I learned that swastika tattoos don’t exist solely in movies. The first (and so far, last) time I met a neo-Nazi was on a camping trip here. It’s almost all private land and you have to take a small ferry to get to it, so Barnston isn’t the most ideal place. Mainly, I just wanted to raise awareness that neo-Nazis do live among us. Yikes...
LOGGING ROADS COST: FREE As mentioned earlier, if you go up to Harrison Lake, you’ll find that there are plenty of logging roads. Many of them lead to ideal camping spots. “There are points in the road where it goes close to the lake and from there people just go to spots on the lake that are clear,” said Nicholson. “I know there's one near the 50 km spot where we had a big party.” He also remembered going as far as the 65km mark to find a nice camping spot. The one downside is that these roads have lots of pot holes, which can be rough THE CAPILANO COURIER
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GAME OF THRONES SEASON 6 PREMIERE YOUR FRIEND’S VIEWING PARTY
$ - HBO SUBSCRIPTION Is Jon Snow alive or dead? What’s the Lannister’s game plan? How’s Daenerys gonna survive amidst the thousands of Dothraki warriors? There’s a ton of questions to be answered once the most awaited season of television rolls in. You wouldn’t want to miss out on the inevitable Twitter debate that follows.
VANCOUVER CRAFT BEER WEEK FESTIVAL PNE FAIRGROUNDS
$ - 30 TO 90 On this weekend, about 100 breweries and cideries will serve over 400 varying kinds of beers and ciders in the biggest craft beer festival in Western Canada. For the first time ever, this year’s VCBW will also include live music – three stages of a lineup curated by Wet Ape Productions and CFOX. This has Andy Rice written all over it.
FVDED IN THE PARK HOLLAND PARK, SURREY
$ - TBA Last year, Blueprint and Live Nation gave you a reason to go to Surrey with the launch of FVDED in the Park. Well, they want you to come back. The usual EDM and trap suspects are here, but what’s really worth seeing are singers Gallant and D.R.A.M. Oh, and don’t miss the very talented Kaytranada.
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CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR YOUR LOCAL MOVIE THEATRE
$ - 12.95+ Syd’s final two columns were building up to this – did you pay attention? Civil War is bound to be the biggest Marvel movie since the first Avengers, and this one is poised to be the linchpin in the whole Marvel Cinematic Universe. Also unlike that shitty Batman movie, this one isn’t going to suck. #TeamMarvel
TD VANCOUVER INT'L JAZZ FESTIVAL VARIOUS LOCATIONS
$ - VARIES TD Jazz Fest always manages to impress with the musicians they bring to Vancouver every summer. After bringing The Roots last year, this much overlooked music festival managed to outdo themselves and find the legendary Ms. Lauryn Hill from under whatever rock she was hiding from. Damn, Ms. Hill is that broke?
KHATSALANO STREET PARTY WEST 4 TH AVENUE
$ - FREE This one’s underrated! Khatsalano is Vancouver’s largest free music and arts festival and their performer line-up often provides a much-needed platform and exposure for some of BC’s most upstart local artists. Also, Khatsalano’s food truck line-up puts the PNE to shame.
PEMBERTON MUSIC FESTIVAL GUESS WHERE
$ - ALL OF YOUR SUMMER JOB SAVINGS Now that “Pemby” sits alone on the throne of BC-based music festivals, there should be no reason for them to book a disappointing lineup. Heck, since their the last festival standing, they can probably do whatever they want and still draw thousands of teenaged rascals – even if they headline with Pitbull and Macklemore.
CARIBBEAN DAYS FESTIVAL WATERFRONT PARK, NORTH VANCOUVER
$ - FREE Celebrate the luscious and tropical cuisine and cultures of the Caribbean with the Trinidad and Tobago Cultural Society of BC. If you’re a jerk chicken and goat stew aficionado, then this should be at the very top of your festivals to attend this summer. If you’re not, then something must be wrong with you.
BREWERY AND THE BEAST CONCORD PACIFIC LOT – 88 PACIFIC BOULEVARD
$ - TBA How do you top the Craft Beer Festival that was just a month ago? You add a monstrous amount of the best barbecued meat you can find. Brewery and the Beast is set up to be the dream for carnivores and the nightmare for vegans, except they’ll be serving the finest organic meats here, so it’s really the best of all worlds. What more could you ask for, other than what seating?
CELEBRATION OF LIGHT ENGLISH BAY
$ - FREE I still don’t understand how thousands of people flock to English Bay just to see a fireworks expedition that looks the same every single year. Maybe it’s the opportunity to drink and smoke amidst the crowd. Back in the Philippines, putting fireworks and substances is a recipe for losing fingers. Our news editor calls the Celebration of Light “such a high school thing.” She’s not wrong.
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