2009年3月10日星期二

Canada of Newfoundland and Labrador







1. What did you learn about your province that surprised you?

Newfoundland and labrador-Mummer was very surpised to me .Because Mummering is a centuries-old tradition, practiced mostly in the outports of Newfoundland during the 12 Days of Christmas. and the newfoundland and labrdor people were use costume to make mummer .





2. If you had a chance to visit your province, would you go? Why?


I would went to Signal hill, because this place was represent newfoundland and labrador history,signal hill was from city of st.John,there have many war in this building,.

3. What are the most important things someone should know about your province?
brought the map and about newfoundland and labrador book


4. Put a picture of into your blog. Explain what the flag represents.


The flag of Newfoundland and Labrador was introduced in 1980, and was designed by Newfoundland artist Christopher Pratt.
. The blue color represents the sea, the white color represents snow and ice of winter, the red color represents the effort and struggle of Newfoundlanders and Labradoreans, and the gold color symbolizes the confidence Newfoundlanders and Labradoreans have in themselves and for the future




5. Put a picture of the provincial flower in to your blog. Tell us 3 facts about the flower.

The pitcher plant (Sarracenia purpurea) was chosen as the provincial floral emblem of Newfoundland in 1954. It thrives in marshy, nitrogen-poor, acidic soil areas. Its tubular shaped leafs have hairs, pointing downward, which trap insects that have fallen into it or have been attracted to it by the sweet juice that is found at the mouth of the plant


6. Put a picture of the provincial bird in your blog. Tell us 3 facts about the provincial bird.

lAtlantic Puffin
lThe puffin has officially been the provincial bird of Newfoundland and Labrador since 1991. It is a member of the auk family. The puffin is also called the sea parrot because of its bright multi-colored beak. Marine birds that inhabit cliffs, puffins can dive 50 metres underwater in search of food. they can fly up to 80 km per hour and produce only one egg per year.



7. Put a picture that you like the most about your province. Write down why you like this picture
this is sebaskachu river,it very specially.

2 条评论:

  1. 7/7 A very insightful entry!

    I am so glad you are showing your potential! It is great to see you are trying your best!

    Keep up the excellent work!

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  2. 7/7 A very insightful entry!

    I am so glad you are showing your potential! It is great to see you are trying your best!

    Keep up the excellent work!

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