Mr. Speaker, the second edition of the international folklore festival will take place in Tokyo, Japan, in July. A total of 73 countries, including Canada, will take part in this international event held under UNESCO and the IOC.
Some 2,000 participants will present, through dance, the cultural elements of their respective countries.
Canada will be well represented by the folk group Manigance, from the town of Sainte-Marie.
Until now, this group has played a major role in the cultural development of the region that I represent, and has been a source of pride for all the residents of Beauce.
From now on, we will share that well deserved pride with all Canadians, through this very prestigious international event.
I wish Manigance the best of luck during the event and I know it will do a great job at representing our country at the world level.