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Carnival in Québec

Carnival in Québec

1956•11m
Documentary

This colorful archival record of Québec City's Winter Carnival shows that many popular events of today—pageants, parades, boat races, folk dancing, fireworks, and torchlight skiing—were also favorites many years ago.

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ONF | NFB

Language

EN

Status

Released

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