The Government of Canada Supports the Orientalys Festival 2018

“A meeting place for Eastern and Western cultures, the Orientalys Festival is an outstanding social and cultural experience for the whole community. I am proud that our government supports activities that bring us together to celebrate our diversity, one of our country’s greatest strengths.”

—The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage

“For eight years, Orientalys has been a breath of fresh air on Montréal’s cultural scene with its bold vision, activities that reflect a changing society, spirit of renewal, and unique and lively atmosphere, thanks to dynamic and engaging projects and activities.”

—Ghiwa Nakhlé, Director, Orientalys Festival

• Alchimies, Créations et Cultures, founded in 1993, is a non-profit organization that creates, produces and distributes cross-disciplinary and multicultural artworks. The annual Orientalys Festival is one of its key events.

• The Orientalys Festival, held at the Quai de l’Horloge in the Old Port of Montréal, will have a wide range of art and culture activities, including craft workshops, live concerts and traditional dance performances.

• The “Lands of the Orient” space showcases the cultures of three continents and 15 countries, offering a host of experiences that transcend words: intoxicating and alluring fragrances, multicoloured fabrics, glittering jewellery, culinary and craft specialties, and spices from oriental souks.

Associated links

• Orientalys Festival 2018
• Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage

For more information (media only), please contact:

Simon Ross
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage
819-997-7788

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