Legislative Assembly turned movie screen: Special Canada 150 event planned
People in Fredericton will have a chance to see some of New Brunswick's history projected onto the Legislature in Fredericton this summer.
Dialogue New Brunswick is behind the Mala project, which means "where I'm from" in Mi'kmaq.
Jolyne Roy, acting executive director, said the organization hopes the stories will help give communities in New Brunswick a better understanding of each other.
"We've tried to come up with different ways of introducing people to each other and getting people to really understand the history in New Brunswick and when this project was presented to us and we started imagining what it could be and what it could become it seemed to be an easy fit for us … and for Canada 150 it seemed like the perfect time to do such a project," she said.
Roy wouldn't say just what stories will make up the presentation, but did hint that a certain car might make the cut.
"We're going to be talking about our successes, our diverse culture, our diverse experiences and it's really the telling of stories for people to get to know different cultures and different communities in New Brunswick," she said.
The provincial government committed more than $200,000 to the project, the federal government is contributing $200,000 and the City of Fredericton is putting in $25,000.
A great opportunity
"We are very excited for this great addition of summer programming for residents and visitors to enjoy in downtown Fredericton this summer," Fredericton Mayor Mike O'Brien said in a statement.
He said the architecture of legislature will provide a great back drop for the event.
Deputy Mayor Kate Rogers says the city was looking for distinct events for Canada 150.
"We wanted to be doing something unique. Something to really make this year stand out," she said.
The presentation has two components. Along with a large-format presentation will special effects that will be projected on the front of the legislature and a mobile app will be available for people who want to watch it runs.
The presentation will begin June 21 and run several nights per week until New Brunswick Day.
