Bridgewater, NS – Gerald Keddy, MP for South Shore – St. Margaret’s, today announced federal funding of $3,500 for the Liverpool Ukulele Ceilidh Society to assist the group in hosting the 4th International Ukulele Ceilidh.
“Our Government is proud to support the Liverpool Ukulele Ceilidh Society,” said MP Keddy. “By partnering with community groups to support activities that present arts and culture, we are fulfilling our government’s commitment to strengthen our communities and support local arts, culture and heritage.”
The 4th International Ukulele Ceilidh will take place October 20-23, 2011 at White Point Beach Resort. Activities include evening concerts featuring local entertainment, local daytime concerts, workshops, an open mic performance, gospel strum/sing along and interactive ukulele performances.
“I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the Liverpool Ukulele Ceilidh Society for its hard work and dedication in bringing this Ceilidh to the South Shore,” said MP Keddy. “This event is an excellent opportunity to showcase our local musicians and to celebrate the interest of the ukulele among young people.”
The Government of Canada created the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program in September 2007. This program provides Canadians with more opportunities to take part in local activities that present arts and culture and celebrate local history and heritage. This program will benefit many community events and celebrations throughout Canada this year.
