Quebec City 1608-2008.

• Position: 400th anniversary - Brief article

During the Conference delegates were briefed on the numerous events being planned to mark the 400th anniversary of the founding of Quebec. Lucie Latulippe of the organizing committee outlined some highlights including a free open air concert by Celine Dion on the Plains of Abraham on August 22, 2008, a special performance of the Cirque du Soleil on October 19, 2008, a performance of two operas, le Chateau de Barbe-bleue by Bela Bartok and Erwartung by Arnold Schonberg, in association with Robert Lapage from October 18-25. For a complete list of all events see Myquebec2008.com.

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On July 3, 2008, the precise anniversary of the founding of Quebec by Samuel de...