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Culture Days, which took place over the weekend, came with much anticipation in the Flin Flon area. And though the local events gained national recognition and interest, there were plenty of other activities in the province. The past weekend featured free, family-friendly events celebrating culture ad arts throughout the province. The following is a media release from the Manitoba Govnerment before the events got underway. Free, family-friendly events celebrating Manitoba culture and the arts will be held throughout Manitoba Culture, Heritage and Tourism Minister Flor Marcelino announced. 'Communities across the province are taking part in this national event that celebrates our incredible cultural and artistic resources, with more and more organizations, communities and people participating each year,' said Marcelino. 'I hope that Manitoba families take the opportunity to experience our province's arts and culture community and recognize the value it brings to our everyday lives.' Culture Days is a collaborative national event that began in 2010 and has grown significantly during the past three years. Highlights of the 2013 Culture Days include: 312 registered events across the province including more than 200 activities in Winnipeg, one of the highest totals for any Canadian city; Fun with Art hands-on program for preschoolers offered by visual artist Michael Spencer in Flin Flon; Exhibition of Little Free Library designs to support free book exchanges in the community at the Millennium Public Library in Winnipeg; Dance performances at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet Life in the Past Lane adventure, celebrating the province's agricultural history at the Pembina Threshermen's Museum in Winkler Ask an Archaeologist artifact identification clinic in Portage la Prairie This year, the province has contributed $45,000 to support Culture Days programs.
