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As part of its “encounters” theme, the 400th celebrations’ unusual and creative programming highlighted the contribution of the First Nations in Québec City. This programming included shows, a march and workshops. This photo shows Mayor Régis Labeaume with Max Gros-Louis, Grand Chief of the Wendake Huron-Wendat Nation, which was designated the host nation of the celebrations.
2008 - 2008

The 400th anniversary of the founding of Québec City in 2008

In 2008, Québec City celebrated the 400th anniversary of its founding with activities on the theme of “encounters.” The festivities kicked off on December 31, 2007, with a show at place d'Youville. Elles se poursuivent tout au long de l’année. Wildly successful, the 400th celebrations attracted around three million visitors to Québec City. A host of shows delighted audiences, particularly the Image Mill an innovative production by director Robert Lepage. The theme also gave pride of place to encounters with Indigenous Peoples, with the Huron-Wendat community named host nation of the 400th celebrations.

Max Gros-Louis and Régis Labeaume

Auteur inconnu As part of its “encounters” theme, the 400th celebrations’ unusual and creative programming highlighted the contribution of the First Nations in Québec City. This programming included shows, a march and workshops. This photo shows Mayor Régis Labeaume with Max Gros-Louis, Grand Chief of the Wendake Huron-Wendat Nation, which was designated the host nation of the celebrations.
Chronoscope What memories does this piece evoke for you? (unilingual French for a limited time) Source: Ville de Québec All rights reserved: Ville de Québec - Date: 2008