Showcasing Artists and Heritage at the Festival Western of Saint-Quentin
Government of Canada supports the Festival Western of Saint-Quentin
(firmenpresse) - SAINT-QUENTIN, NEW BRUNSWICK -- (Marketwired) -- 07/07/15 -- Department of Canadian Heritage
The Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development and Member of Parliament (Madawaska-Restigouche), today announced $15,600 in funding under the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage Program for the Festival Western of Saint-Quentin. He made this announcement on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.
The 31st annual Festival Western of Saint-Quentin is taking place from July 7 to 12, 2015. It offersthe region''s visitors and residents a wide variety of cultural events, including concerts featuring local musicians, dance demonstrations, an art show and guided tours of heritage sites.
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"Our Government is proud to support events like the Festival Western of Saint-Quentin that offer opportunities for local artists and artisans to engage with their communities. I congratulate the organizing committee and the many volunteers who make this gathering possible."
-The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
"I am pleased that our Government has reaffirmed its financial support for the Festival Western of Saint-Quentin. This major event generates significant economic benefits for the area and is an annual celebration that should not be missed."
-The Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development and Member of Parliament (Madawaska-Restigouche)
"The funding we receive from Canadian Heritage is crucial to bringing the Festival Western of Saint-Quentin to life. It would be difficult to hold an event of this kind without this support. Many projects, such as free concerts under the big top with local artists and the set-up of the site for the artisans, can take place because of this funding."
-Karen Plourde, Executive Director, Festival Western of Saint-Quentin
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Marisa Monnin
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage
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819-997-7788
Gilles Thériault
Communications Manager
Atlantic Region
506-851-3980
Media Relations
Canadian Heritage
819-994-9101
1-866-569-6155
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Datum: 07.07.2015 - 16:30 Uhr
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