해피 세인트 쟝 뱁티스트 주!

퀘벡은 캐나다의 공휴일 모두 축하하지만, 지방은 또한 자체를 가지고 “Fête Nationale“. 이 "공휴일,"이라고도 Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, 6 ì›” 3 일 개최 24 and is part summer solstice celebration and part Quebec pride day.

Saint-Jean-Baptiste (세인트. 침례 요한) 프랑스어 캐나다의 수호 성인이다, and the day in his honor takes on a significant flavor of Quebec nationalism. Residents wave Quebec flags and hang banners from their balconies, 동안 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 — 은행, 사무실, and other services are all closed–so you might as well join in the festivities, 당신은 많은 프랑스어를 못하는 경우에도. It’s a fine excuse for a party!

And even if you’re not in Quebec, you may find celebrations in other regions. 밴쿠버의 ë°¤, Richard’s on Richards nightclub hosts “Fête de la Saint Jean Baptiste” at 9pm. 당신은 í•  수 유콘의 자 at celebrations in Whitehorse and Dawson City.

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