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The Quebec Winter Carnival (French: Carnaval de Québec), commonly known in both English and French as Carnaval, is a pre-Lenten festival held in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada. After being held intermittently since 1894, the Carnaval de Québec has been celebrated annually since 1955. [ 1 ]
Alfred Tétrault, renowned tailor in the city of Quebec, who crafted the suit of "Bonhomme Carnaval" and effigy which is the official passport of Carnaval de Québec (Québec Carnaval) since the inception of the festival in 1955. Daniel Tetrault (born 1979), Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman.
A fingerbraiding modern arrow sash handmade in 2007 (with details of the patterns) A machine-woven modern arrow sash The ceinture fléchée [sɛ̃tyʁ fleʃe] (French, 'arrowed sash') or ('arrow sash') is a type of colourful sash, a traditional piece of Québécois clothing linked to at least the 17th century (of the Lower Canada, Canada East and early confederation eras).
Bonhomme (surname) Brothers of Penitence, a religious order also known as the Bonhommes; Bonhomme, a name used for the heretical Albigensian sect's Elect Parfait; Bonhomme, the ambassador of the Quebec City Winter Carnival "Bonhomme", a song by Georges Brassens, French singer-songwriter and poet
Bonhomme Carnaval, the mascot of the Quebec Winter Carnival wears the traditional red tuque and Ceinture fléchée of the province's original French settlers. Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Jonathan Bernier, who wore a toque over his helmet during the 6th annual National Hockey League Winter Classic on January 1, 2014.
The Winter Show’s 70th edition—open now through February 2— features treasures ranging from quirky furniture to a Fabergé rarity.
Bonhomme is also referenced in the song "Pop Goes The World" (as "a big bonhomme"). A Bonhomme de neige is a snowman; a character known as "Bonhomme Carnaval" (a man in a stylized snowman costume with a stocking cap or a top hat) is a common mascot at Quebec winter carnivals. The album cover shows the character Bonhomme as the band's drummer.
Carnaval de Québec (Le) is the biggest winter carnival in the world, held over two weeks in February. Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament youth ice hockey event held annually in February. St-Patrick Parade has returned since 2010.