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MOTEUR ACTIVITE ECONOMIQUE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-04-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Regional and Municipal Gov. Bodies and Committees
- Festivals, Carnivals and Social Events
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Québec Winter Carnival
1, record 1, English, Qu%C3%A9bec%20Winter%20Carnival
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Since the beginning of our French colony, the habitants of New France created a rowdy tradition of getting together just before Lent to eat, drink and be merry. At this time, this intense period of revelry was already designated as the Carnival - a word of Italian origin meaning Mardi Gras. The custom of celebrating from the end of January until mid-February has long been popular. The first large winter Carnival in Québec City, the world's snow capital, took place in 1894. Often faced with winter's hardships, the city's population reinvented this popular tradition with a winter celebration that warmed up the hearts of all of it revellers. Interrupted by two wars, then the economic crisis of 1929, the Carnival was held sporadically until the second half of the century. In 1954, in the context of the economic development of the Old Capital, a group of business people relaunched the festivities. That year, Bonhomme was born and elected the event's representative. The first official edition of the Québec Winter Carnival took place in 1955. The Carnival snowballed into an undeniable manifestation for the entire Québec City population, and was an important vehicle for tourism and economical activity in the city. 1, record 1, English, - Qu%C3%A9bec%20Winter%20Carnival
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouv. régionaux ou municipaux
- Festivals, carnavals et fêtes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Carnaval de Québec
1, record 1, French, Carnaval%20de%20Qu%C3%A9bec
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dès les débuts de la colonie française les habitants de la Nouvelle-France avaient pris l'habitude de se réunir pour fêter un bon coup, juste avant la période du carême. Déjà, à cette époque, le carnaval-un mot d’origine italienne qui signifie mardi gras-désignait cette période intense de célébrations. La tradition de fêter de la fin janvier jusqu'à la mi-février ne date pas d’hier. À Québec, dans la Capitale mondiale de la neige, le premier grand carnaval d’hiver est lancé en 1894. Ainsi, une population souvent éprouvée par les rigueurs hivernales, ranimait une tradition populaire et mettait sur pied une fête des neiges qui réchaufferait les cœurs. Interrompu par les deux guerres et la grande crise économique de 1929, le Carnaval resurgit sporadiquement jusqu'à la deuxième moitié du siècle. En 1954, dans une perspective de développement économique de la Vieille Capitale, un groupe de gens d’affaires relance la fête. Bonhomme naît en 1954 et est élu représentant de l'événement. La première édition du Carnaval d’hiver de Québec a lieu en 1955. Le Carnaval de Québec devient alors une manifestation incontournable pour la population de Québec, et un moteur de l'activité touristique hivernale de la ville. 1, record 1, French, - Carnaval%20de%20Qu%C3%A9bec
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-04-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- National and International Economics
- Economic Co-operation and Development
- Foreign Trade
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- engine of economic activity
1, record 2, English, engine%20of%20economic%20activity
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Culture] is an engine of economic activity, making a significant contribution to the creation of employment and wealth in Québec. 1, record 2, English, - engine%20of%20economic%20activity
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Économie nationale et internationale
- Coopération et développement économiques
- Commerce extérieur
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- moteur de l’activité économique
1, record 2, French, moteur%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bactivit%C3%A9%20%C3%A9conomique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[La culture] représente [...] un moteur de l'activité économique, contribuant de façon significative à la création d’emplois et de richesse au Québec. 1, record 2, French, - moteur%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bactivit%C3%A9%20%C3%A9conomique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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