The story of Canada illuminates on the front of renowned historical buildings in France

“The marking of the 100^th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge is an extraordinary moment in Canada’s military history. This emotionally powerful “Three Seconds of Light” sound and light show serves as a reminder of how fortunate we are to call Canada home. I am extremely honoured to be here today, watching this heartfelt tribute that reminds us what it is to be Canadian.”

The Honourable Kent Hehr, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence

• The sound and light show is a free bilingual show presented nightly at 9 p.m. CET (21:00) from Wednesday, April 5 to Wednesday, April 12, 2017.

• The “Three seconds of light” represents what can happen in three seconds that can change your day, your life, and your country. These three components are at the core of the sound and light immersive multimedia experience.

• Show content was adapted from Northern Lights, the sound and light show on Parliament Hill, in Ottawa, Canada. Northern Lights was developed for the Department of Canadian Heritage by show producers I.D.3. (Idées au cube) Inc. Manulife is the exclusive sponsor of Northern Lights.

• Lucion produced visual content and video staging design for the “Three Seconds of Light” sound and light show. Founded in 2000, Lucion brings together a creative team of artists, designers, musicians, filmmakers and screenwriters. Since its inception, Lucion has been responsible for more than 350 audiovisual productions.

• The show is one of the commemorative activities taking place in France to mark the 100^th anniversary of the First World War and Battle of Vimy Ridge.

• Thanks to the wonderful support of the City of Arras, the show will take place at the Place des Héros, previously known as Petite Place, a square that was heavily damaged during the First World War. Many of the buildings were reconstructed after the war. (explorearras.com/?lng=en)

• The Canadian-produced sound and light show is an outdoor event and may be cancelled in the event of extreme weather conditions.

• For more information, please visit Canada.ca/vimy-100.

• 2017 is a special year of commemoration for Canada as we celebrate the 150^th anniversary of Confederation and we remember the 100^th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, the 75^th anniversary of the Dieppe Raid and the 100^th anniversary of the Battle of Passchendaele.

Associated Links

• Canada150
• Follow Veterans Affairs Canada on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Flickr
• Tens of thousands expected to gather at the Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France to mark Vimy 100
• Government of Canada to mark 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge

Sarah McMaster
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Veterans Affairs
613-996-4649

Media Relations
Veterans Affairs Canada
613-992-7468
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