Gifts for the kids

Gifts for the kids
Miss Teen South Calgary-world Amithisste Zarda (left) and Miss Teen Southern Alberta-world Sarah Striga handed out prizes to kids after the Little Legs race at Olympic Plaza. Striga was named 2nd runner-up in the the Miss Teen Canada World pageant, held on July 25, 2009 in Toronto, .

House Doctors 07

House Doctors 07
This is my picture of the band House Doctors at Olympic Plaza in downtown Calgary, Alberta. Unfortunately, lighting was rather difficult for my camera, and none of my shots turned out that great. I saw the same band on August 25, 2008 at the Eau Claire Y. The concert here at Olympic Plaza, to me, was higher quality, with better sound; I assume due to a better setup.

Falun Dafa victims

Falun Dafa victims
In addition to Tibet, protesters were also informed of the persecution of the Falun Dafa (Falun Gong) movement. The man speaking said he was imprisoned for three years and his wife was still held by China, due to their involvement with Falun Dafa (aka Falun Gong), a Chinese spiritual movement.

Denise Ogonoski speaks at Olympic Plaza

Denise Ogonoski speaks at Olympic Plaza
Denise Ogonoski spoke at the rally at Olympic Plaza, as one of the members of Students for a Free Tibet that were deported from China during the Beijing Olympics. Later on, she tried waving a Tibetan flag from a light pole outside the Chinese consulate, which got her a ride in a Calgary Police Service car.