Viren's Lohri Party in Grande Prairie
The Lohri festival marks the last days of winter ... in Punjab, India. In Alberta, Canada, Lohri is celebrated by anyone who survived the first 6 months of winter and is looking forward to making it through the last 6 months of this magical and only season of the northern prairies. There are many other reasons to enjoy this time of the year, like the landing of Baby Bear: Or the invention of a new Samsung app for smart phones, the one that helps with teeth growing: It happens to be Viren's first winter and he rents the Revolution Place in Grande Prairie for a memorable event: I'm invited and I bring my camera, because that's what I do. Viren's parents - you may know them from one of the many appearances on this blog - are welcoming everyone: The bonfire signifies the return of the longer days and it's a key feature of the Lohri: The silver tray carried by women signifies that the men have to start digging in their pockets: It could be a d...