Did you know that there is an Acadian association called the Association Acadienne de la Région de Québec (AARQ)? Founded in 1995, it focuses on promoting Acadian culture. In addition to organizing social activities and conferences, the AARQ was involved in the August 15, 2002, festivities. Several association members are pictured here.

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Acadians in Quebec: A monument inaugurated in 2002

August 15 is Acadia’s national holiday. On the occasion of the celebration in 2002, the Commission de la Capitale Nationale du Québec, in collaboration with the City of Québec and the Association Acadienne de la Région de Québec, unveiled the “Vers La Lumière” (towards the light) monument before the general public and elected officials. Paying tribute to Acadians’ contribution to the Quebec nation and culture, the piece features a lighthouse in the colours of the Acadian flag. This album invites you to relive this memorable day for Québec City’s Acadian community.

Crowd gathered to honour the Acadians

Auteur inconnu Did you know that there is an Acadian association called the Association Acadienne de la Région de Québec (AARQ)? Founded in 1995, it focuses on promoting Acadian culture. In addition to organizing social activities and conferences, the AARQ was involved in the August 15, 2002, festivities. Several association members are pictured here.

Chronoscope Can you identify any of the well-known faces? (unilingual French for a limited time)

Depicted period: 2002

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