Quebec's Fête nationale presents "A World of Traditions"
The Mouvement national des Québécoises et Québécois (MNQ) is proud to present the 2019 theme for Quebec's Fête nationale: "A World of Traditions". For its 185th edition, the Fête nationale aims to celebrate Quebec's traditions. While they bear witness to our past, they are also part of the contemporary era, as they transform with our modern customs. Our traditions have shaped and continue to shape Quebec today.
From traditional Quebec music that makes us tap our feet, dance to the sound of fiery violins, and reminds us of joyful gatherings and family reunions, to our culinary, artisanal, and cultural traditions, the roots of our unique culture are highlighted. This year, the campaign features two posters. The first visual presents a violin, the quintessential symbol of traditional music that holds a significant place in the Quebec imagination. While Quebec culture successfully practices the arts every day, it is undoubtedly in the field of song that Quebec tradition is strongest! The second poster features a paddle: it refers to the First Nations who allowed us to navigate our majestic river and the sky of the Chasse-Galerie, or to discover our blue gold. Created by Onquata, the paddle is an original creation by Wendat artisans from Wendake, a mother-daughter project that unites ancestral and contemporary traditions. Of course, our traditional fleurdelisé holds a prominent place on both posters at the heart of this campaign.