Mr. Speaker, I recently learned that the folk music group Le Diable à cinq has been selected to represent Canada at World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. This group is well known in Quebec and is originally from Ripon, which is in my riding.
This is one of the most prestigious events in the world, and it will be held in May 2025. What an honour. The group will be part of the National Arts Centre delegation alongside Pierre Lapointe, Lisa LeBlanc, Dominique Fils-Aimé and Elisapie, to name but a few. These artists will perform at the Canada Pavilion several times during the Expo.
Since it was formed, Le Diable à cinq has played nearly 150 concerts across Canada, the U.S. and Europe. I am proud of them. They are worthy ambassadors of our country and of the beautiful Petite Nation region in particular. I commend them for sharing their love of traditional music, and I hope they have a great time at Expo 2025.