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NLIS 2
August 1, 2000
(Tourism, Culture and Recreation)

 

Islendingur continues its provincial tour

The Islendingur began its tour around the province after arriving in L�Anse aux Meadows last Friday. Spectators were taken back in time as they watched the replica Viking ship approach the shore, commemorating the arrival of the Vikings 1000 years ago. "The ceremony marking the return of the Vikings to L�Anse aux Meadows was entertaining and moving....a wonderful event," said Tourism Culture and Recreation Minister Charles Furey. "The celebrations have had great coverage locally, nationally and internationally. We have also had great response with hundreds of people to greet the Islendingur�s arrival in Port au Choix."

People throughout the province will be able to enjoy these celebrations. The spectacular entertainment package will play a large role in the Vikings 1000! celebrations, and will follow the Islendingur to each port. "I invite everyone to come out and enjoy the celebrations in all of the host communities," Minister Furey said. The concert will be headlined by the Fables with a spectacular finale with fireworks. The celebration will be entertaining for all age groups. Along with performances by the Fables, there will also be performances by favorite children�s entertainer Sonya Abbott and the popular musical theatre group Spirit of Newfoundland

In addition to this spectacle the community will also be invited to board the Islendingur.

Details are listed below, with scheduled times for concerts and public boarding.

Corner Brook
Arriving:          Thursday, August 3, 5 p.m.
Departing:       Saturday, August 5, 10 p.m.
Concert:          Harbour Front, August 4, 7:30 p.m.
Boarding         August 3 ,7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
                      August 4 , 10 a.m.-12 p.m., 2 p.m. - 4p.m.
                      August 5, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., 2 p.m.- 4 p.m.

Port aux Basques
Arriving:         Sunday, August 6, 3 p.m.
Departing:      Tuesday, August 8, 7 p.m.
Concert:        Scott�s Cove, August 7, 7:30 p.m.
Boarding:       August 6, 7 p.m. -.9 p.m.
                     August 7, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
                     August 8, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

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 Hydro.

Media contact: Tara Laing, Communications, Special Celebrations, (709) 729-3813.

2000 08 01                    2:25 p.m.


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