Cultural traditions not forgotten by these newcomers
Posted By Angela Brown, Central Plains Herald-Leader
Updated 23 days ago
Portage la Prairie is a home to many seekers from around the world who settled here, including three nationalities hailing from across the Atlantic Ocean: the Irish, the English and the Scots.
Mary Balez was born in Donegal, Ireland, and came to Canada with plans to only stay a year but ended up staying here for good.
But while she has been away from her homeland for many years now, she still appreciates the beautiful traditions of Ireland, and has fond memories of her time there as a youth.
Balez recalls growing up in the 1960s and looking forward to a visit by the Mummers, a group of minstrels who travelled from town to town stopping at people's homes where they would perform, with the hope of receiving a small denomination of money or a bite to eat.
"You might give them a couple of shillings, food or a drink," said Balez.
abrown@cpheraldleader.com
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