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The Games of La Francophonie are unique in that they are the only major Games where sports and cultural activities are represented in a comparable competitive context. Like the athletes, the winning artists receive gold, silver or bronze medals.

The V Games of La Francophonie included seven cultural disciplines:

Literature (short story) Canada was represented by Team Canada-Quebec for this competition.
Painting Andrew Johann Salgado, of Regina (Saskatchewan)
Photography Stefan Davidson, of Moncton (New Brunswick)
Sculpture Valérie Beaulieu, of Beauport (Quebec)
Song Canada was represented by Team Canada-New Brunswick and Team Canada-Quebec for this competition.
Storytelling François Lavallée, of St-Denis-sur-Richelieu (Quebec)
Traditionally-inspired original dance Zogma [Collectif de folklore urbain], of Montréal (Quebec)

Date modified: 2006/01/24
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