The Vancouver 2010 Cultural Olympiad is a festival of arts and culture celebrating the contemporary imagination of Canada throughout the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games.
“Canada is proud of its cultural diversity,” said Premier Robert Ghiz. “The 2010 Cultural Olympiad is an opportunity to showcase this diversity and heighten the experience of the Olympics by displaying an array of artistic talent that is truly world class.”
In addition to the over 40 island artists performing at Atlantic Canada House, five Island groups have been chosen to take part in the 2010 Cultural Olympiad during the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games. They are Vishten, Lennie Gallant, Meaghan Blanchard, Two Hours Traffic and In Flight Safety.
“The chance for Island artists to participate in this program speaks highly of the calibre of artists that Prince Edward Island has,” said Premier Ghiz. “The entire world will soon become aware of our Island’s rich talent.”
BACKGROUNDER:
Vishten:
February 17 and 18 Atlantic Canada House
February 18 Place de la Francophonie
February 20 Live City Vancouver - Yaletown (2 shows)
Lennie Gallant:
February 16 and 17 Atlantic Canada House
February 19 Live City Vancouver - Yaletown
February 18 Place de la Francophonie
Two Hours Traffic:
February 17 and 18 Atlantic Canada House
February 25 Richmond O'Zone
February 26 Surrey 2010 Celebration Site
February 27 Whistler Live! Village Square Stage
Meaghan Blanchard:
February 16 New Songs New Voices
February 19 Atlantic Canada House
In Flight Safety:
February 20 Atlantic Canada House
February 21 Live City Vancouver - Downtown