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SPECIAL GREETINGSA Message from thePrime Minister of CanadaI am pleased to extend my warmest greetings to everyoneattending Folklorama 2015.Stephen HarperPrime Minister of CanadaEvery year, Folklorama welcomes thousands of visitors toWinnipeg eager to experience the tastes and traditionsof our nation’s rich mix of cultures. This two-week eventcelebrates our diversity and offers a wonderful opportunityto gain a greater appreciation of the contributions thatCanadians of all backgrounds bring to our society.I would like to commend the organizers, sponsors, andvolunteers for their efforts to make this popular event sucha resounding success.On behalf of the Government of Canada, I wish youa memorable experience.The Rt. Hon. Stephen Harper,P.C., M.P.OTTAWA 2015A Message from the LieutenantGovernor of ManitobaAs The Queen’s representative in Manitoba, it is my pleasureto welcome visitors, organizers and sponsors to Winnipeg,home of Folklorama, Canada’s premiere cultural celebration.The HonourableJanice C. Filmon, C.M., O.M.Lieutenant Governorof ManitobaThe largest event of its kind, Folklorama continues to enticevisitors and locals to explore the world, savouring oneculture at a time. This lively event showcases our province’srich diversity, enhanced by our warm hospitality andremarkable volunteer spirit. Each year, thousands of guestsenjoy a unique sampling of our multicultural pride throughthe impressive variety of music, dance, ethnic costumes andauthentic cuisine highlighting this miniature world tour.Congratulations to everyone whose commitment anddedication makes this extraordinary event possible and sucha joy for visitors of all ages. I wish you every success foranother memorable Folklorama and many more to come.10