"Every year, the best compete at the Merrie Monarch Festival, the world’s most prestigious hula competition. Kayli Ka’iulani Carr, who is in her last year of eligibility for the contest, is trying to win the festival’s solo competition, Miss Aloha Hula. Does she have what it takes?" Credit: Great Big Story https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NhPqimnr3o
Submit Your January Totals
Team Captains - submit your month end totals [if you haven't already!] SUBMIT YOUR TOTALS IN KM's ONLY. Every 1 KILOMETRE = 1300 STEPS = 15 MINUTES To convert time to kilometers, divide your total time by 15 - e.g. 300min divided by 15 = 20 km. You can also submit your totals in hours... Continue Reading →
Ukrainian New Year 2023
https://youtu.be/nvfwyq2x1p8 Movement Around the Globe - Join us as we celebrate Ukrainian New Year with dance with Dorothy McQueen, music with Angie Wohlbaum and Marion Mutala and storytelling with Marion Mutala.
The Top 10 Weirdest Sports in the World
Explore the Top 10 Weirdest Sports in the World explained by Ninh Ly. Learn about Sepak Takraw, Shin Kicking, Caber Tossing, Quidditch, Wife Carrying, Chess Boxing, Unicycle Football, Unicycle Hockey, Unicycle Polo, Blind Soccer, Cardboard Tube Duelling and much more. Credit: Ninh Ly https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsOGa--wyF4
Move to the Beat at our February Event!
When: Monday, February 13 - 1 pm Online via ZOOMCLICK HERE TO REGISTER African Master Drummer Joseph Ashong asserts that drumming makes you feel well in mind, body, and spirit and includes all in community. You enter feeling down, and leave smiling. African Drumming typically includes drum, voice, movement, and community. From our heartbeat, our... Continue Reading →
Uyghur Folk Song
The Uyghurs, alternatively spelled Uighurs,Uygurs or Uigurs, are a Turkic ethnic group originating from and culturally affiliated with the general region of Central and East Asia. The Uyghurs are recognized as native to the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in Northwest China. [Wikipedia] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Hef5OXHr5I
Scottish Highland Games 2022
Held in the spring and summer, the Highland Games are a long tradition in Scotland. Clans would compete against each other in sporting events. Credit: allan pagaran https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgOaeDG9t_k
Track Your Progress!
Your Captain will provide you with a monthly calendar to track your progress. Calendars are also available under the “Download” section on this website and can be printed. Many Globe Walkers use fit bits, pedometers, cell phone apps or similar devices to keep track of their miles/distance. At the end of each month you will... Continue Reading →
Start the New Year with a Polar Bear Swim!
Watch thousands take the plunge in the ice cold waters of English Bay in Vancouver, British Columbia for the New Year's Day 2019 Polar Bear Swim. Watch for the amazing aerial drone footage at the end! Credit: Ahead of Thyme https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHv74iGBpXU