Happy Anniversary to Winnipeg is Better Than Chocolate and its readers!
I want to thank you for visiting, whether it's been on a weekly or occasional basis!
Also, a huge 'thank you' to those who've asked their friends to visit!
This has been a strange year.
Due to Covid-19 many of the events have been cancelled or postponed.
But slowly we’ve been getting back to normal.
Stay safe and well!
Over the years there have been over 475,000 visitors!
When I started this blog in 2009 and for a few years, Canada was always the number one country for visitors.
Well, a few years ago people from the United States became the top visitors.
During the past year over 18,000 Americans visited this blog.
I hope it’s meant that folks in the States are curious about what we have in Winnipeg.
Maybe when the border gates are re-opened they will come for a vacation, or at least come up to see a show or to take part in an event.
Folks in the states know that they can get a great bang for their vacation buck here.
Germany, Russia and the Ukraine are also among the top five countries.
Hope you'll soon be coming to Winnipeg to enjoy great events here, too.
The Philippines is still one of the top ten visiting countries.
I’m not surprised - Winnipeg has a large, vibrant Philippine community.
Maybe people have decided to see a few shows while visiting family and friends.
The top ten countries and their visitors are:
United States……….. 140,853
Canada……………………. 94,226
Germany……..…………. 62,670
Russia…………..………… 43,108
Ukraine.…………..…….. 19,868
France……………….……. 15,354
Unknown Region..….… 7,711
Philippines…………….…. 5,688
United Kingdom….……. 5,242
China………………….…….. 3,266
Visitors from ‘Unknown Region’ - which bumped Japan from the top ten list last year - are still dropping in to see what’s happening.
I don't know where these unknown visitors live.
Oh, well, I wish a hello to you, wherever you call home.
During the years there have also been visitors from Moldova, Turkey, Ireland, Australia,
Singapore, Taiwan, Argentina, Denmark, Eritrea, Italy, Finland, the Netherlands, Spain,
Macedonia (FYROM), Mexico, Afghanistan, Thailand, Slovakia, India, Bangladesh, Israel,
Malaysia, Kuwait, Greece, Kenya, Vietnam, Czech Republic, Portugal, Bulgaria, Romania,
United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, Armenia, Belarus, Namibia, Honduras, Slovenia,
Lithuania, Indonesia, Turkmenistan, Cambodia, Switzerland, Czechia, Bermuda, Portugal,
Qatar, Brazil, Egypt, Chile and Poland.
Since last September 17 there have also been visitors from Libya, Dominican Republic,
Togo, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Albania, Hong Kong, Malta, Iraq, Seychelles,
Morocco and Peru.
Sometimes there has been a surge of visits from a country.
I have no idea why such surges in visits happen.
Whatever the reason, I'm so glad each of you stopped by for a look.
Thank you for taking an interest in events happening here in Winnipeg!
Usually I only post once or twice a month, especially since Covid-19 hit in March.
I don’t post on Facebook.
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I do notice which posts get the most visits.
Music posts - especially those with links to websites - interest most people.
I hope you’re enjoying hearing the music from our up-and-coming musicians!
I’ll continue posting more of those, and similar, events.
Please take a moment and comment when an event or personality interests you.
Local artists do check when they’re in the media and they love the feedback.
Once again, thank you so much for visiting!
As I said when Sophie and I signed off our weekly show...
Have a great weekend. How can you miss - you're in Winnipeg!
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