Government of Canada Supports the Festival du Monde Arabe de Montréal
September 24, 2014 – Montréal – Department of Canadian Heritage
The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today announced $45,000 in funding for the 15th Festival du Monde Arabe de Montréal (Arab World Festival of Montréal), which will take place from October 24 to November 8, 2014.
This funding, provided through the Canada Arts Presentation Fund, will make it possible to offer a diverse program celebrating interculturality and promoting cultural exchange between Canada and the countries of the Middle East and Maghreb.
“Our Government is proud to support the Festival du Monde Arabe de Montréal. This annual event promotes exchange, dialogue and openness between different communities and gives us a chance to experience Arab culture in all its diversity.”
—The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and OfficialerHer Languages
“Year after year, Festival du Monde Arabe de Montréal organizers, artists and partners have shown a passionate interest in other peoples. A space for creativity and a meeting place for cultures, which draws on shared heritage and looks ahead to a common future, the festival has helped over the years to make Montréal a cosmopolitan, diverse and avant-garde city.”
—Joseph Nakhlé, Artistic Director and General Manager, Festival du Monde Arabe de Montréal
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