Rendez-vous starts this week in Rustico

The Rendez-vous de la Francophonie 2018 will take place this year from March 1 to 21.

The Société Saint-Thomasd’Aquin, the Prince Edward Island Cultural Federation and their community and government partners will be preparing a wide range of bilingual activities for all Islanders.

All these activities revolve around the national theme “La Francophonie en 3D: Diversity, Duality, Dynamism.”

To celebrate, the Conseil acadien de Rustico is organizing the following events at the Centre Acadien Grand-Rustico: March 3 – from 2 to 4 p.m., a Winter Trail Walk of the Sentier de nos racines trail as part of Jardins de Rustico community gardens project featuring presentation by Jamie Stride of Island Falconry Services, free snowshoes, snacks and hot chocolate.

March 4 – from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., an information meeting for families interested in hosting a family reunion at the 2019 World Acadian Congress in P.E.I. in August of 2019. March 10 – from 7:30 to 10 p.m., a traditional music square dance with traditional square dance music. No experience needed and listeners welcome. This event is bilingual. Bar service available.

March 12 and 19 – from 6 to 7:30 p.m. there will be a film screening of NFB films with popcorn and free drinks. It’s a chance to learn and have fun.

All are also invited to the official opening ceremony on March 1, at 10:30 a.m. at Government House with Lt.-Gov. Antoinette Perry and spokespersons for SSTA and Fédération Culturelle. It will be followed by a small reception. For more information visit www.conseilacadien.com/cale ndri er /? view= calendar& month =March-2018 or www.rvf.com