Vigil of Hope for Haiti in Montreal
Her Excellency said a few words, in creole, to people who were watching the special programming at La perle retrouvée.
Fri, 01/22/2010 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2010-0018-008
Hundreds of people gathered at La TOHU, circus arts centre, for the event that was open to everyone.
Fri, 01/22/2010 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2010-0018-001
Many touching stories were shared.
Fri, 01/22/2010 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2010-0018-002
The Governor General heard the stories of those who attended the vigil.
Fri, 01/22/2010 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2010-0018-003
After the vigil, the crowd watched, together, the show Ensemble pour Haïti which aired on the francophone TV and Radio networks.
Fri, 01/22/2010 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2010-0018-005
While they were in Montreal, Their Excellencies attended a vigil of hope with the public at La TOHU before making a stop at La perle retrouvée.
Fri, 01/22/2010 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2010-0018-006
The Governor General also went to La perle retrouvée to meet more people of all ages affected by the earthquake.
Fri, 01/22/2010 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2010-0018-007