Three Vibrant Cultures
Three vibrant cultures give this region a rich and unique cultural mix. Micmac, Acadians and the English demonstrate their proud heritage at numerous festivals, celebrations and other events.
TJIPOGTOTJG - BOUCTOUCHE MICMAC FIRST NATION
This small Band of Micmacs has taken its future into their own hands and is attempting to build a secure resource base for the future of its children. Following the path of its ancestors it still uses the resources of Mother Earth to provide a livelyhood, as in the fisheries and forestry industry.
This community is a prime example of the melding of the three cultures of Kent County. Though this is a Micmac Reserve, through inter marriage, many of the residents of the community are of Acadian, English, and other ancestries and their beautiful children can claim more than one rich heritage.
Don't miss the opportunity to visit this small tranquil reserve nestled on the banks of the Bouctouche River.
LE PAYS DE LA SAGOUINE
A voyage into history. La Sagouine, born of a fishing family, is a charwoman who's been brightening up the dingy world around her for over half a century.
Explore her home village, a world created by Antonine Maillet. Meet an entire culture face to face in a place whose inhabitants speak a lively language rooted in the proud Acadian culture.
Learn the meaning of joie de vivre in a village where life means laughter, and where music, dancing and entertainment prove that Acadia is alive and well.
Web site: http://www.sagouine.com
FESTIVAL DES MOLLUSQUES
If you like outdoor activities, you won't want to miss this seafood festival. Come by this year in mid-July for a week of fun and games sure to please all ages.
Attend breakfasts, lobster boils, pageants (including the Pageant des guidounes we'll tell you what that means when you get here . . .), open-air shows, beer gardens, games for children, golf tournaments, and races, to mention just a few of the activities.
There's also a fireworks display the whole family will enjoy. And don't forget to sample the seafood!
AUGUST 15TH (FÊTE NATIONALE DE L'ACADIE)
This annual festival, a national holiday in Acadia, is a feast for the eyes and ears. The people of Bouctouche come out in full force for the traditional tintamarre, a noisy parade complete with painted faces and Acadian flags everywhere.
The festivities start at the Farmers' Market, where the mayor raises the flag while the Acadian national anthem is performed. Then the procession makes its way down Irving Boulevard and Acadie Street until it reaches Le Pays de la Sagouine some 45 minutes later. Hundreds join the parade along the way and by the time the crowd reaches the bridge to Ile-aux-Puces, it's 4,500 strong!
And the celebration is just beginning at Le Pays, where you're cordially invited to join the fun, complete with music, children's games, face painting and good old Acadian cuisine.
