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It's time to Flaunt Your Frenchness™! This cheeky, award-winning ampaign is our way of kicking off Francophone Month (in March) with panache. It's a fun way to celebrate your French connection or just learn more about French culture. Whether you speak French fluently or just a little, or you love French food and culture, we have something for everyone to make their own connection to this rich heritage and culture in our community.
Maillardville is the oldest and largest Francophone community in British Columbia and we invite everyone to come and celebrate their personal "joie de vivre" at the many Francophone events taking place throughout the week in Coquitlam. We're also getting ready for the 100th anniversary of Maillardville in 2009, and the opportunities to showcase our Francophone heritage during the 2010 Olympics. The next few years abound with opportunities
to shine a light on Maillardville and the Francophone customs and traditions that have been a part of this community since the arrival of French-Canadian settlers in Maillardville in 1909.
Visit www.flauntyourfrenchness.ca for all the details.
Flaunt Your Frenchness Week At A Glance
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February 23
FrancoFête Family Fun Fair, noon
Celebrate francophone culture at our annual "kermesse" or fun fair. From noon until 3:00 pm there will be carnival games, a trivia contest and raffle prizes.For a complete list of our activities and raffle prizes:
www.placemaillardville.ca, 604.933.6166
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February 23
French Classics, 7:30 pm
Piano, cello and voice combine to bring you an evening of pure enchantment. Place des Arts piano instructor Chang Hwa (Sylvia) Kim and her guests, soprano Robyn Driedger-Klassen and cellist Bo Peng perform the divine music of the French classical era, traditional Canadian French folk music and opera arias. Reserve your tickets by phone.
www.placedesarts.ca, 604.664.1636
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February 26
French Movie Night, 7:30 pm
Experience French cinema with the film "Les enfants du marais" -drama of a unique life story of 4 men in search of freedom in a small "paradise world". Director Jean Becker (nominated in the Cesar for the best director), from a novel by Georges Montforez. Best actor prize: Jacques Gamblin at 1999 Cabourg Film Festival. Centre Bel Âge, 1200 Cartier Ave, Coquitlam. Entry by donation.
604.936.0039
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February 29
Concert 5INQfoisCIN5, 8 pm
Discover five francophone artists from British Columbia in an exceptional concert held at: Centennial Secondary School,
570 Poirier Street, Coquitlam. This performance is the first of five shows taking place in BC and then in Québec city.This concert is part of the Cultural Olympiads 2008.
www.lecentreculturel.com, www.maillardville.com, 604.736.9806/ 604.936.0039
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March 1 & 2 - Festival du Bois
Be part of this Greater Vancouver's premiere celebration of francophone music, dance, crafts, food, heritage and culture! Known for being a showcase venue for some of the finest French Canadian, world and folk music artists, the festival is also a uniquely accessible and fun cultural event that offers a wealth of great activities and exhibits for the whole family. This year, the Festival du Bois is moving to Mackin Park in Coquitlam (located at the corner of Brunette Avenue and King Edward).
www.festivaldubois.ca, 604.936.0039
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March 6
"Rencontre des Bons Amis" (Meeting of Friends), noon
Enjoy a hearty lunch of various soups, which always includes our traditional French Canadian style pea soup, sandwiches, dessert, coffee or tea in the company of old and new friends. Come and join us at Centre Bel Age 1200 Cartier Avenue, on the ground level of Place Maillardville. Members $5. Non-members $7. Reserve your place at
centrebelage@shaw.ca, 604 933-6169
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