We should first mention that this video was produced with the help of a vast group of community television stations that existed at that time, which allowed the producer to present the many activities surrounding Saint-Jean-Baptiste day in various regions of Québec, among them : Grand-Mère, Actonvale, Saint-Jérôme and Beloeil. The slogan for 1977 was "J'ai la mémoire en fête" (Celebrating Memories), and heritage is the guest of honour in all the regions : fiddlers, priests and nuns, parades, fanfares and majorettes. We must also remember that 1977 was the year that, through a bill introduced by the Lévesque government, Saint-Jean-Baptiste officially became the National Feast of the Québécois. Among the artists we can see and hear: Ti-Blanc Richard, Gilles Vigneault and the inimitable Raoul Duguay.
Lecture Historique des fêtes de la St. Jean Baptiste
Warning
The quality of this video varies due to older technologies and image degradation.
Direction
Richard Paul
Production
Richard Paul
Color
Black and white
Image format
4:3
Sound
Mono
Shooting format
Betacam
Keywords
Celebration, Show, National holiday, Community