Theatrical performances celebrating 1000th anniversary of Viking arrival The Minister of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, Charles Furey is pleased with the theatrical component of the Vikings! 1000 years affiliated events program. "The program allows more people to be involved with the Viking celebrations ," Minister Furey said. "There is a vast medley in performances to capture the interests of everyone." The following four performances have been chosen to partake in the celebrations commemorating the arrival of Leif Erickson and his Viking crew.
Furey commented: "This program offers great theatrical performances, it�s a fantastic addition to the celebrations." Vikings! 1000 Years: Make the Journey is a project of the Department of Tourism, Culture, and Recreation, Parks Canada and the Viking Trail Tourism Association. The Government of Canada, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Canada Millennium Partnership Program are the funding partners for Vikings! 1000 Years. The three major corporate sponsors for the Vikings! 1000 Years celebrations are Petro-Canada, NewTel and Newfoundland Power. Supporting sponsors include Dominion, Eimskip, FMC Kongsberg Subsea, Atlantic Lottery Corporation, the Multi-Materials Stewardship Board, Interprovincial Airlines, and Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro. Performance contacts Safe Ashore - Gaylene
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(709) 639-7238 Media contact: Tara Laing, Communications! Special Celebrations, (709)729-3813. 2000 07 18 11:10 a.m. |
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