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Constellation francophone - More than 400 artists opening doors to the Francophonie!QUEBEC CITY, May 26, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ - The Centre de la francophonie des Amériques, with the support of the Department of Canadian Heritage, is proud to present "Constellation francophone – ouvrons les portes". The event, which will highlight the vitality and diversity of the country's dynamic Francophonie, is part of the Canada 150 celebrations. It will include major events in six Canadian communities, featuring more than 400 artists and a network of "interactive digital doorways". Above all, Constellation francophone is a dialogue between communities. It will involve a full year of festivities that showcase a diversified and inclusive Francophonie, as well as the pride and identity of millions of Francophones. The communities are the stars! Opening doors to Francophone communities More than 400 participating artists! Everyone is invited "We are proud to support the celebrations of Saint-Jean-Baptiste: Fête nationale du Québec et de la Francophonie canadienne. Canada 150 celebrations offer a great opportunity to open doors and build bridges between different Francophone communities in Canada, and demonstrate that the Francophonie is alive and more dynamic than ever. I invite all Canadians to take advantage of this symbolic day to celebrate the French language and culture from coast to coast to coast."—The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage "On June 24, as Quebecers collectively observe the Fête Nationale, Canadians from across the country celebrate the French language. These festivities are particularly appropriate on the 150th anniversary of Confederation, since French is fundamental to the identity of both Quebec and Canada. Constellation francophone will transport Quebecers and all Canadians from one end of the country to the other, giving them a window on the vitality and diversity that define today's Canadian Francophonie. On June 24, 2017, we will all come together to celebrate the French language." – Jean-Marc Fournier, Minister responsible for Canadian Relations and the Canadian Francophonie Details on the celebrations planned for June 24 will be announced in each community during the weeks of June 5 and 12. Constellation francophone is an event organized by the Centre de la francophonie des Amériques with the support of the Department of Canadian Heritage and numerous partners. constellationfranco.ca
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