Here is some vocabulary from this edition. Do you know what the words mean?
archipelago
a group of small islands
atonement
something you do to show that you are sorry for having done something wrong
authentic
done or made in the traditional or original way
belay
to make someone who is climbing a mountain etc safe by attaching a rope to them and to a rock
choir
a group of people who sing together for other people to listen to
commemorate
to do something to show that you remember and respect someone important or an important event in the past
confiscate
to officially take private property away from someone, usually as a punishment
contestant
someone who competes in a contest
DIY
do it yourself
durable
staying in good condition for a long time, even if used a lot
gondola
the enclosed part of a cable car where the passengers sit
hollow
having an empty space inside
hub
the central and most important part of an area, system, activity etc, which all the other parts are connected to
innovative
idea or way of doing something is new, different, and better than those that existed before
litter
waste paper, cans etc that people have thrown away and left on the ground in a public place
lumberjack
someone whose job is cutting down trees for wood
meditate
to spend time sitting in a silent calm state, in order to relax completely or for religious purposes
metropolitan
relating or belonging to a very large city
newlyweds
a couple who have recently married
obey
to do what someone in authority tells you to do, or what a law or rule says you must do
parade
a public celebration when musical bands, brightly decorated vehicles etc move down the street
perforated
something that has a hole or holes cut or torn in it
populous
an area that has a large population in relation to its size
solemn
very serious and not happy
souvenir
an object that you buy or keep to remind yourself of a special occasion or a place you have visited
tidy
neat and clean
TIFF
Toronto International Film Festival
tomb
a stone structure above or below the ground where a dead person is buried
vigil
a period of time, especially during the night, when you stay awake in order to pray, remain with someone who is ill, or watch for danger
vintage
old, but high quality