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Feb 26, 2011: Montréal 不眠夜. Nuit blanche à Montréal.
On Saturday, February 26, Montreal’s wildest winter night takes over the city, spreading out over three quartiers and one pôle: Old Montréal and the Quays of the Old Port, Centre-ville (Downtown) and Quartier des spectacles, Plateau-Mont-Royal and Mile-End and the Pôle Maisonneuve!
Kick the frost off of the city as you enjoy extraordinary and uncommon discoveries and experiences throughout your journey into the night. an array of activities: visual arts, dance, storytelling, exhibitions, cinema, music, sport, comedy, theatre and free-form fun!
Some sample activities:
The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
Culinary Demonstration
Festival-goers are invited to attend a demonstration of fine Chinese cuisine given by the chef of Le Piment Rouge. Delectable dishes guaranteed to perk up your taste buds! Free
8 p.m. - 1 a.m.
Tasting 8 p.m., 10 p.m. and midnight
514 285-2000
1380 Sherbrooke Street West
Chinese calligraphy
We invite you to discover the art of Chinese calligraphy. Learn how to hold the brush and draw Chinese characters and then take part in creating a collective work. Free.
8 p.m. - 2 a.m.
China’s Warrior Emperor and his Terracotta Army
This major exhibition of archaeological works will take visitors on a faraway journey covering 1,000 years of Chinese art and history. A unique selection of some 240 artefacts, including the famous life-size terracotta soldiers of the first emperor of the Qin Dynasty. $10
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