Inspirational poems for inspirational tunes. A short history of bagpipes and poetry in Canada.

Location: Poetry Tent, UBC Robson Square

Type: Poetry, Musiczv

Participants: “Docs&Socs” | Frank Wimberly | Caroline Ng | Florence LeBrun

Docs ‘n Socs Pipe Band

Docs n Socs is a Pipe Band that is inspired to play on Celebratory Occasions and for Community Events. Our members come from all areas of Greater Vancouver.

Todd Wong

"Toddish McWong" is a 5th Gen Vancouverite, who loves to promote and recreate/reimagine the cultural history of Vancouver and Canada. The Gung Haggis Fat Choy Robbie Burns Chinese New Year Dinner served delicious helpings of poetry mixed w deep-fried haggis wonton for 25+ years. Spinoffs include a CBC TV special, and winning the inaugural Battle of the Bards reciting Robert Burbs Poetry. Todd is active in the BC literary community as President of Asian Cdn Writers Workshop, and founding chair of the Historic Joy Kogawa House Society. When he isn't rapping Rabbie Burns, he can be found playing accordion tunes!