Celebrating the Seafaring Heritage of Yarmouth County
Government of Canada provides funding to the Seafest and Rudder's Parade of Lights Festival
(firmenpresse) - YARMOUTH, NOVA SCOTIA -- (Marketwired) -- 05/13/15 -- Department of Canadian Heritage
Greg Kerr, Member of Parliament (West Nova), on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today announced an investment of $21,450 in the Seafest Association.
The group will use this funding to present the 37th annual Seafest and Rudder's Parade of Lights in Yarmouth. The 11-day event will feature musical and theatrical performances by local artists and presentations of local heritage, such as guided walking tours and demonstrations of painting and rug hooking.
Funding for Seafest is being provided under the .
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"Our Government is pleased to support groups that bring citizens together to celebrate their local history and heritage. Events such as the Seafest and Rudder's Parade of Lights not only contribute to the quality of life in a community; they also make an important cultural and economic contribution."
-The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
"Thanks to the support of our Government, Yarmouth County's residents and visitors will be able to enjoy the Seafest and Rudder's Parade of Lights again this year. The organizers of Seafest are to be commended for their commitment to celebrating the seafaring culture of the region, while also highlighting local artists."
-Greg Kerr, Member of Parliament (West Nova)
"Our Government believes in communities! With Canadian Heritage's generous contribution to Seafest 2015 in Yarmouth, we are able to incorporate more local communities into our festivities. Seafest believes in bringing together people of all ages to enjoy the history/heritage of Yarmouth, while enjoying our local talent-with local musicians, a children's play, historical walking tours, and many varied family experiences."
-Don Smith, President, Seafest Association
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Marisa Monnin
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage
and Official Languages
819-997-7788
Gilles Theriault
Communications Manager
Atlantic Region
506-851-3980
Media Relations
Canadian Heritage
819-994-9101
1-866-569-6155
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Datum: 13.05.2015 - 14:00 Uhr
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