Government of Canada supports the Mondial des Cultures de Drummondville
May 14, 2014 – Drummondville, Quebec – Department of Canadian Heritage
Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today announced $50,000 in funding for the 33rd Mondial des Cultures de Drummondville, which will take place from July 3 to 13, 2014.
This funding is being provided through the Canada Arts Presentation Fund. It will allow people from Drummondville and neighbouring communities to take part in a wide range of performances and activities. About 20 folk ensembles from all parts of the world will be performing at the Mondial.
“Our Government is proud to support the Mondial des Cultures, a landmark event that has contributed to the cultural and economic vitality of Drummondville and Centre-du-Québec for more than three decades.”
—Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
“The Mondial des Cultures is very pleased by the partnership with Canadian Heritage that has developed over the years. This contribution allows the event to develop programming focused on experience and diversity. As a one-of-a-kind event, this important support allows us to continue offering visitors a wide variety of artistic and cultural experiences.”
—Dominic Guévin, Chair of the Board of the Mondial des Cultures de Drummondville
Marisa Monnin
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