Happy Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day!

Although Quebec celebrates all of Canada’s national holidays, प्रांत भी अपने आप ही है “Fête Nationale“. This “national holiday,"के रूप में भी जाना जाता है Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, जून को आयोजित 24 and is part summer solstice celebration and part Quebec pride day.

Saint-Jean-Baptiste (सेंट. जॉन बैपटिस्ट) फ्रांसीसी कनाडाई के संरक्षक संत है, and the day in his honor takes on a significant flavor of Quebec nationalism. Residents wave Quebec flags and hang banners from their balconies, जब free concerts and events highlight traditional Quebecois music and culture.

Montreal celebrates with a big parade and huge street parties across the city. Many smaller communities make merry with gusto as well.

Quebec essentially shuts down for La Fête — बैंकों, कार्यालयों, and other services are all closed–so you might as well join in the festivities, यहां तक ​​कि अगर आप ज्यादा फ्रेंच बात नहीं करते. It’s a fine excuse for a party!

And even if you’re not in Quebec, you may find celebrations in other regions. वैंकूवर में आज रात, Richard’s on Richards nightclub hosts “Fête de la Saint Jean Baptiste” at 9pm. आप भी कर सकते हैं Yukon में पार्टी at celebrations in Whitehorse and Dawson City.

अच्छा त्योहार!

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