New annual winter festival set to light up Winnipeg’s Exchange District – Winnipeg | 24CA News
A brand new annual winter pageant is about to mild up Winnipeg’s Exchange District because of federal funding, the Exchange District BIZ introduced on Saturday.
Under the tourism aid fund from Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrariesCan), the Exchange District BIZ acquired $428,625 to ascertain the Lights on the Exchange – Allumez le Quartier.
“The ‘Lights on the Exchange’ festival brings a unique experience for visitors near and far to enjoy. By attracting visitors and residents to Winnipeg’s downtown core, it will support local businesses and in the historic Exchange District,” mentioned the federal minister for PrairiesCan, Dan Vandal.
“As Winnipeggers, we embrace the winter and all it has to offer. Through this Tourism Relief Fund investment, our government is supporting new opportunities for people to enjoy Winnipeg arts, culture, and food scenes throughout the season.”
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The new pageant hopes to create a brand new draw for tourism within the province, pulling inspiration from worldwide festivals around the globe to create an annual light-based artwork and design pageant.
“The Exchange District is a unique Canadian urban neighbourhood featuring an unparalleled collection of heritage buildings that tell the story of Winnipeg’s deep contribution to the rise of the Canadian west,” mentioned David Pensato, Executive Director of the Exchange District BIZ.
“Creating a new arts festival in the dead of winter brings significant attention to our community while expanding on the histories told to include artworks by and about Canada’s marginalized communities.”
More details about the brand new pageant will be discovered on-line.
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