Grand Succès ! Franco Noël 2011

Franco Noël 2011
Franco Noël 2011 a été un grand succès cette année ! 400 personnes de tous les âges et de diverses cultures y sont venues pour fêter ensemble. Les artistes locaux ont donné un beau spectacle aux familles rassemblées. Merci à nos commanditaires : la ville de Saskatoon, l'Association Jeunesse Fransaskoise, l'Association des parents fransaskoises et l' École Canadienne Française. Merci aussi à nos partenaires : la communauté des Africains de la Saskatchewan, les aînés de Saskatoon, la Garderie Félix le chat et la Fédération des Francophones de Saskatoon. Grâce aux bénévoles et spécialement aux jeunes lutins la soirée s'est bien déroulée. Une cuisine Africaine et Canadienne a été servie. La veillée s'est terminée par une danse de musique Africaine et Canadienne.

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I thought that Franco Noël was a tremendous success. You and your team should be very proud of what you have accomplished. I think yesterday was a “good news” story that needs to be told. There was an excellent turnout. There were people from all corners of the world, there were different races, there were Muslims and Christians, there were people who would have been mortal enemies in their own country, there were young and old. They all talked, laughed, ate and drank together. They participated in activities together, they worked together and stayed late in the evening to clean up together. The atmosphere was joyous and upbeat. Everyone had fun. There was a gift box for individuals to contribute money to for those who were less fortunate and needed some help in paying for the cost of entry. This event was an example of humanity at its finest. To me it is what being a Christian (and perhaps Muslim) is all about. It is what we as a Francophone community, our City and our country Canada needs if we are all to connect, work and live together in harmony.

I think that fitting with the season this is a very successful “good news” story that needs to be acknowledged, celebrated, promoted - and built on. I would think the options for telling this story include l'Eau vive, the Star Phoenix and perhaps even the Bishops of Saskatoon.

Just a thought. Again, congratulations on a job well done.