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Tower of power

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Tower of power

Date4/21/1987

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Loek, Dick (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Tower of power: Some of the 25 members of the Pekiog Built their own free-standing structure at the base of the CN Tower yesterday. The Chinese troupe; which performs ancient tricks and routines; was warming up for tomorrow's 8 p.m. show at Massey Hall.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0001244F

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