Mark Warawa and Shar Dubas.
Photograph by: submitted, for Langley Advance

The Langley International Festival got a financial boost from the federal government.

Langley MP Mark Warawa this week handed over a federal contribution towards the 2011 Langley International Festival celebrating the local arts, culture and heritage of the community.

“The Langley International Festival Society has received funding of $38,300 to help present the 11th Annual Langley International Festival, which will take place August 27th and 28th,” says Warawa. “It was a pleasure to connect with the society this week to tell them the news.”

“We’d like to thank the federal government for their substantial financial contribution,” says Shar Dubas, executive director of Langley’s International Festival Society. “This kind of funding builds positive community connections. Together we can celebrate cultural diversity at Langley’s International Festival,” Dubas added.

“I love taking part in the festivities at the Langley International Festival,” says Warawa. “I enjoy dressing in my traditional Ukrainian clothes and celebrating all the diverse cultures and heritages of my Langley neighbours and friends.”

The Langley’s International Festival Society is a local incorporated non-profit organization. The festival activities will feature local artists and include theatrical, dance and musical performances as well as a variety of visual art displays.

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