Celebrating Scottish Heritage in Fergus
Government of Canada supports the Fergus Scottish Festival
(firmenpresse) - FERGUS, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 05/15/15 -- Department of Canadian Heritage
The Government of Canada is providing $15,000 under the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program to support the 70th edition of the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games.
The Honourable Michael Chong, Member of Parliament (Wellington-Halton Hills), announced this support today on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.
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"Our Government is proud to invest in community events that bring people together to enjoy our shared heritage, arts and culture. Festivals such as this one benefit the economy and enrich the cultural life of Canadians."
-The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
"For 70 years, the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games have brought together the community in one of Canada's largest celebrations of Scottish culture. I'm delighted to see the federal government's ongoing support for the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games."
-The Honourable Michael Chong, Member of Parliament (Wellington-Halton Hills)
"The Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games would like to thank the Government of Canada for its support of our Scottish heritage festival, now in its 70th year. It helps us maintain our status as one of the best celebrated Scottish festivals in the country, and allows us to help keep Scottish heritage alive in Canada."
-Carolyn McLeod, Marketing Chair, Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games
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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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Datum: 15.05.2015 - 16:29 Uhr
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