Edmundston (NB) – After the 17 days of celebration, reflection and meetings of the 5th Congrès mondial acadien, the time has come to show our first review and to express our sincere gratitude. Acadia of the world responded to the invitation from the 50 municipalities of Acadia of the Lands and Forests from August 8 to 24 – the CMA organizers couldn't be happier with the turnout.

"Thanks to the thousands of volunteers that have been passionately working for years, to the financial partners, and to the fantastic team, we can proudly say loud and clear that the Congrès mondial acadien 2014 was a true collaborative success!", said Mr. Émilien Nadeau, President of the CMA 2014.

Whether it was for the 120 family gatherings, the 400 community activities and projects, the 3 great gatherings, the 7 symposiums and conferences, the Economic Summit or the 3 major events, there were thousands of visitors that came and discovered the new energy of the host territory, Acadia of the Lands and Forests.

"We are very happy to have welcomed as many people during the celebrations, but we are especially delighted to see the collaboration spirit between the communities of Acadia of the Lands and Forests which stemmed from the Congress. I would like to thank the local communities for their commitment and the Acadia of the world for coming in such large numbers to the CMA 2014", shared Mr. Léo Paul Charest, Executive Director of the CMA 2014.

The organizing committee of the Congrès mondial acadien would like to thank all of the people who contributed during the past years, the more than 5 000 field volunteers, the government and private partners, and the team of employees for their unconditional involvement and dedication.

Many indicators already demonstrate the success of this 5th Congrès mondial acadien. The following numbers speak for themselves.
• Opening ceremony and concert in Edmundston, NB: 8 000 people;
• Tintamarre, Acadian National Holiday ceremony and concert in Madawaska, ME: 12 000 people;
• New Beginning Ceremonies and concert in Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac, QC: 8 000 people;
• 20 000 participants at the family gatherings;
• More than 800 artists on the different CMA stages and more than 100 experts;
• More than 2 000 participants at the symposiums and conferences as well as the great gatherings;
• 45 leaders who commit to ensure the lasting legacy of the Congress through economic development;
• 50 000 visitors and 500 000 entrances during the 17 days of festivities.

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To request more information or an interview:
France Le Moignan – Communications Coordinator - CMA 2014
[email protected] ; Phone: (506) 737-2014 ext. 5436