2008-2008
Acadia rejoices: the Grand Tintamarre of 2008 in Québec City
In 1955, the Acadians commemorated the bicentenary of the deportation of their people and their ensuing diaspora following the British conquest of their lands. The Grand Tintamarre has been held ever since in Acadia. During this popular festival, the community makes as much noise as possible to show that their people are still here. In 2008, as part of the 400th anniversary festivities, the Acadian community in Québec City organized a tintamarre and inaugurated a monument to their presence in the city.
