A variety of vehicles participated in the West Pubnico Tintamarre in celebration of National Acadian Day on Aug. 15. Photo by Kathy Johnson /Tri-County VanguardArticle contentAcadian heritage was celebrated in West Pubnico on National Acadian Day with a multitude of activities.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentIt included a traditional Tintamarre – a celebratory noisemaking parade through the community that originated in the mid-20th century beginning at precisely at 5:55 p.m. (17:55 – the year the Acadians were expelled).Article contentArticle contentA long line of decorated vehicles filled with enthusiastic people made their way through West Pubnico on Aug. 15. They blew horns, rang bells and made noise any way possible, while others watched along the route cheered them on.Article contentArticle content Acadian heritage was celebrated in West Pubnico on National Acadian Day with a traditional Tintamarre – a celebratory noisemaking parade through the community that originated in the mid-20th century. The parade began at precisely at 5:55 p.m. (17:55 – the year the Acadians were expelled). Photo by Kathy Johnson /Tri-County VanguardArticle content Acadian heritage was on full display in West Pubnico on Aug. 15 as the region celebrated National Acadian Day. Photo by Kathy Johnson /Tri-County VanguardArticle content A traditional Tintamarre – a celebratory noisemaking parade – occurred Aug. 15 in West Pubnico during National Acadian Day. Photo by Kathy Johnson /Tri-County VanguardArticle contentBoth the West Pubnico Museum (Musée des Acadiens des Pubnicos et centre de recherche) and the Historic Acadian Village of Nova Scotia (Le Village Historique Acadien de la Nouvelle-Écosse) celebrated National Acadian Day with a multitude of events. They included flag-raising ceremonies, placing flowers on the monument in honour of the Acadians, a conference with André-Carl Vachon and a teddy bear picnic.Article content A family watching the Tintamarre in West Pubnico on Aug. 15 came with noisemakers and Acadian flags. Photo by Kathy Johnson /Tri-County VanguardArticle content People decorated their vehicles to participate in the Tintamarre Aug. 25 during National Acadian Day celebrations in West Pubnico. Photo by Kathy Johnson /Tri-County VanguardArticle content Acadian flags were everywhere Aug. 25 during the Tintamarre in West Pubnico. Photo by Kathy Johnson /Tri-County VanguardArticle contentThe Acadians have celebrated Acadian Day on Aug. 15 since 1881, the year in which the first national Acadian convention was held in Memramcook, N.B. The National Acadian Day Act was passed by the federal government in 2003.Article content People took part in the Tintamarre parade Aug. 15 during National Acadian Day in West Pubnico. Photo by Kathy Johnson /Tri-County VanguardArticle content People made noise and waved the Acadian flag Aug. 15 in West Pubnico during National Acadian Day festivities. Photo by Kathy Johnson /Tri-County VanguardArticle contentArticle content
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