Celebrating Caribbean Culture in Vaughan

Government of Canada supports CariFestival

(firmenpresse) - VAUGHAN, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 05/08/15 -- Department of Canadian Heritage

The Government of Canada is providing $17,300 through the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program to the CariFestival Association to support the 5th edition of CariFestival.

The Honourable Julian Fantino, Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament (Vaughan), made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.

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"Our Government is proud to contribute to CariFestival, a community-based celebration of Caribbean culture and heritage in Ontario. By supporting festivals like this one, we are boosting tourism, strengthening our local economies and providing exciting experiences for visitors and residents alike."

-The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages

"I am delighted that our Government is providing support for the 5th edition of CariFestival, a unique cultural experience that celebrates Vaughan's Caribbean community and promotes local artists, while helping boost our local economy."-The Honourable Julian Fantino, Associate Minister of National Defence and Member of Parliament (Vaughan)

"We are grateful for the contribution from Canadian Heritage. This contribution will assist us as we continue celebrating and promoting Caribbean culture in our region. Our festival fosters pride and acknowledges Canadian-Caribbean artists sharing their talent, Caribbean roots and love of the cultural."

-Sandi Folkes, Executive Director, CariFestival

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Contacts:
Marisa Monnin
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage
and Official Languages
819-997-7788

Jillian Lum

Manager of Regional Communications
Ontario Region
Canadian Heritage
416-973-2050


Media Relations
Canadian Heritage
819-994-9101
1-866-569-6155

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