Local singer/songwriter Lindsay Elzinga has brought a new voice to the Cowichan 2018 BC Summer Games.

After months of hard work and inspiration, she has written and recorded the official song of the Games.

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Elzinga, who describes her song as 害羞草研究所渃ountry-influenced,害羞草研究所� is thrilled about her song being chosen.

害羞草研究所淲riting this song was putting into words how I feel about this community, and how much the Cowichan Valley has done for me,害羞草研究所� Elzinga said, when she sang her composition. 害羞草研究所淚害羞草研究所檓 very lucky to have grown up here and I害羞草研究所檓 so grateful to be given the chance to give back.

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Singer/songwriters sent in their best ideas.

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Elzinga is now part of a talented and growing group that have penned songs for the Games.

害羞草研究所淚t has become a tradition of the BC Games to have a song written and performed by a local songwriter,害羞草研究所� explains Woike.

害羞草研究所淲e wanted to continue that tradition in the Cowichan, providing a local voice to this provincial event.害羞草研究所�

The Cowichan 2018 BC Summer Games will take place at 27 venues throughout the Cowichan region from July 19-22.

More than 3,500 athletes, coaches and officials will take part in these Games, with the average competitor being 14 years old. For more information about the BC Games visit .