This June, I had the chance to visit the EU Cultural Fair in Ottawa, where the embassies of EU member states gathered to share their cultures, flavors, and traditions. One of the highlights was collecting commemorative stamps from each country’s booth — a fun way to travel across Europe without leaving the city!
Not every booth had a stamp; some offered stickers, signatures, or even quick sketches instead. A few countries were missing, either because I arrived too late or perhaps they didn’t participate. Still, flipping through these colorful marks feels like holding little pieces of Europe in my hands.
Anna Ren 