Friday, 9 August 2024

Auckland, New Zealand

My recent trip to New Zealand really came about because Sal was singing in The World Choir Games in Auckland, and I tagged on a birding trip prior to meeting up with her and her choir for the games.

The second week of the Choir Games kicked off with a Parade of Nations, which was a street parade of all of the competing choirs organised by nation (!). 

I took some pictures of this event and the city.














The event started with a Māori ceremony, and the group led the parade along the water front.  Those who know Sal should be able to find her in a couple of these images.

SM

7 comments:

  1. It sounds like a fantastic trip and an exciting event! The Parade of Nations must have been a vibrant experience. Your photos from the city and the parade are wonderful. I just posted a new blog post www.melodyjacob.com, I invite you to read and let me know what you think about it. Thank you!

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  2. This is an exciting post! Thank you so much for bringing us

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  3. I found Sally in one picture, a shining star for sure!

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  4. Hari OM
    It's the Olympics if vocal music, what excitement to be a part of! YAM xx

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  5. Now I found her in two. I swear that one picture was missing before.

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  6. In a world of athletic events, this one sounds wonderful!

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