60 seconds with S1 Malachi Malabre

Video / July 7^th 2022

Transcript

I feel like there's a million people watching me right now and it hasn't even gone out yet.

"What is the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo?"

It is a show consisting of military pomp performers and dancers from all over the world.

"What is the significance of the No. 2 Construction Battalion in the Canadian Armed Forces history?"

It is the first and only all segregated Black Battalion in the history of Canada.

"How can Canadians learn more about the No. 2 Construction Battalion and their service to Canada?"

Read. Go online, google their name. Read and don't stop reading about them.

"Is this your first time participating in the Tattoo?"

Yes, it is.

"What is it like performing in front of so many people?"

It's amazing, especially when we get the applause for our work.

"What is your position in the Canadian Armed Forces and in the Tattoo?"

I'm a naval communicator with the Royal Canadian Navy and I am here as part of the No. 2 Construction Battalion re-enactment team.

"What is your favourite part of the Tattoo?"

Everything. All the performances are amazing.

Wonderful.