STATE VISIT TO SENEGAL - Gorée Island
The Governor General said hello to the young citizens of Gorée Island who so warmly welcomed her. Located on Dakar Bay, Gorée Island is one of Dakar’s 19 administrative districts.
Fri, 04/16/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2010-0159-006
The Governor General spoke to the media at the end of her visit of the House of Slaves.
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This former home of a signare, Lady Anna Colas Pépin, is now a powerful symbol of the slave trade era.
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Her Excellency traveled to Gorée Island on board the presidential launch La Signare.
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A welcoming ceremony organized by the Gorée town hall marked her arrival at Gorée landing.
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The House of Slaves on Gorée Island serves as a reminder of the African slave trade.
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The Governor General paused for reflection at the Door of No Return, where the slaves left by boat, never to return to Africa.
Fri, 04/16/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2010-0159-008
The House of Slaves depicts the days of the African slave trade.
Fri, 04/16/2010 - 12:00 MCpl Dany Veillette, Rideau Hall GG2010-0159-009