The Silver Fox Entertainment Complex, in partnership with La Belle-Alliance, is excited to be presenting La Grande veillée sur meron Tuesday, August 13thstarting at 9 p.m. This brand new initiative will be taking place during the Congrès mondial acadien(CMA 2019) coming to Prince Edward Island and Southeastern New Brunswick from August 10-24, 2019.
The Congrès mondial acadienis an international gathering that is held every 5 years. Its goal is to strengthen the ties that unite all Acadian communities throughout the world, all while showcasing a modern and authentic Acadian identity. The Congrès is also an opportunity to welcome all those who are interested in l’Acadie. The event allows the host region to demonstrate its vitality, its attachment to a vibrant culture, and above all, its legendary openness to the world. This year marks the 6thedition of the Congrès mondial acadienas well as the 25thanniversary of the event.
The City of Summerside was selected as one of the host municipalities and La Grande veillée sur mer will be the big finale event to this day of activities taking place in the Summerside area on Tuesday, August 13.
“This is the very first time that the Congrès mondial acadienis taking place in Prince Edward Island. Therefore, it is important for The Silver Fox Entertainment Complex to be part of this internationally acclaimed event and to celebrate the Acadian culture,” says Gordon Lapp, General Manager of the Silver Fox Entertainment Complex.
This event will encompass a wide array of activities including an Artisans’ Market featuring some of the best Acadian products available, traditional Acadian cuisine (râpure, meat pie, fricot and galettes blanches) as well as a mainstage show like no other with top notch Acadian musicians Jonny Arsenault & Friends (Jonathan Arsenault, Louise Arsenault, Helen Bergeron & Zakk Cormier) as well as the extremely lively Ontario based group Les Rats d’Swompe. Special guests throughout the evening will include Island-based group DOC (Anastasia DesRoches, Mylène Ouellette & Brent Chaisson) as well as the dance troupe Acadidanse as no kitchen party is complete without some high-energy stepdancing! The Artisans’ Market is open to all ages and La Grande veillée sur mer is a 19+ event.
To hear a clip of Jonny Arsenault with Louise Arsenault & Helen Bergeron, visit - https://www.facebook.com/SpectaclesaMontCarmel/videos/454267942032356/
To hear a clip of Les Rats d’Swompe, visit - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_8WfCWtTyo
“The Congrès mondial acadienis a way for Acadians near and far to celebrate our culture and our heritage. We’re thrilled to be working alongside The Silver Fox Entertainment Complex on this huge kitchen party event like no other that will bring the day of activities in Summerside to a close.” indicates Jennifer McPhee, Executive Director of La Belle-Alliance.
Tickets for the evening are $25 each. To purchase tickets online, please visit www.silverfoxpei.ca. For those who wish to purchase tickets in person, please visit either the reception of the Centre Belle-Alliance (5, Ave Maris Stella, Summerside) or the bar of the Silver Fox Entertainment Complex (110 Water Street, Summerside).