Canada: 8th Edition "Festival Haiti en fête"
Royal Galipeau (Ottawa-Orléans MP) announced that the Government of Canada, through the Building Communities through Arts and Heritage supports up to $ 11,200 to "Kombite Outaouais," organizer of the 8th Edition the "Festival Haiti en fête". These funds will help "Kombite Ottawa" to present a variety of musical and dance, which will highlight the Haitian culture for the duration of the event, which will take place from 18 to 20 July 2014 the island Petrie, on the Ottawa River (east of Ottawa). Shelly Glover, the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages said "We are delighted to continue to support the Haiti Festival celebrating. Today's announcement demonstrates that we have at heart to support organizations that contribute to the cultural and economic vitality of their communities. " "By investing in Haiti Festival holiday, the Government of Canada shows his support for this appointment, which live viewers a unique cultural experience of its kind and stimulates the local economy by attracting thousands of people in Eastern Ontario, "said his side the MPP Ottawa-Orléans. "The festival continues to survive thanks to subsidies from various levels of government, especially the federal government through the financial support of Canadian Heritage. The Haitian community is grateful for this support, as it allows to highlight the cultural contribution of this community. "
