Quebec Government Allocates $23,000 to Sunsation Festival in Trois-Rivières

QUÉBEC, June 10, 2023 /CNW/ – The Government of Quebec is pleased to allocate, through the Financial Assistance for Festivals and Tourism Events program, an amount of $23,000 to the festival Sunsationwhich takes place in Trois-Rivières until June 11.

The Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Lanaudière region, Ms.^me Caroline Proulx, made the announcement today.

This important event allows fans of electronic music to come together to live their passion together in an electric atmosphere.

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“Once again, artists from all over the world come together in Trois-Rivières to celebrate electronic music. Very popular with the general public, the Sunsation festival generates significant economic and tourism benefits for Mauricie. Congratulations to the organizers for having, once again, kept the bet! I am proud of the support provided by our government. I invite you to come and dance in the open air and to extend your stay to discover the many attractions of our beautiful region. »

Caroline Proulx, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Lanaudière region

“The Sunsation festival is an important event for music lovers, because it promotes our artists and allows them to measure themselves against their international peers. I am delighted with the government’s contribution to this major event, which highlights the city of Trois-Rivières and its many attractions. I invite you to take the opportunity to have fun with friends at Parc Laviolette. »

Jean Boulet, MP for Trois-Rivières, Minister of Labor and Minister responsible for the Mauricie region and the Nord-du-Québec region

Highlights:

• The program Financial assistance for festivals and tourist events supports initiatives that encourage the development of a diversified and attractive tourist offer throughout Quebec.
• Its general objectives are:
• consolidate the position of the Quebec destination on the national and international scene;
• promote the development of tourist gatherings in a responsible and sustainable approach, throughout Quebec.
• Projects supported under the Festivals and major tourist events component will now have to meet obligations in terms of sustainable development and will henceforth be able to benefit from three-year agreements.

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For further information: Source: Brigitte Roussy, Press Attaché, Office of the Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Lanaudière region, Tel. : 514 248-0160, Email: [email protected]; Information: Jean-Manuel Téotonio, Media Relations Manager, Communications Department, Ministry of Tourism, Tel. : 418 643-5959, ext. 3488, Email: [email protected]