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Your delegates will relish Winnipeg's one-of-a-kind festivals, which are almost always on the agenda in Winnipeg. Hold your meeting or convention during the following festivals and events and expose your attendees to our celebrated arts and culture scene. The energy and atmosphere surrounding these events is always remarkable – so much so that they'll want to extend their stay to continue taking part in the festivities. uniquely winnipeg [ ] Always the right time to visit JANUARY/FEBRUARY The middle of winter means our theatre season is in full swing, so delegates can catch plays by the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre (with performances at both the John Hirsh Mainstage and Tom Hendry Warehouse) and Prairie Theatre Exchange, while the Winni- peg Symphony Orchestra also presents their groundbreaking New Music Festival – a week- long concert series that combines art, fashion, food and more while presenting new musical works from cutting edge composers. FEBRUARY - FESTIVAL DU VOYAGEUR Embrace the French joie de vivre at Festival du Voyageur, Western Canada's largest win- ter festival where Franco-Manitoban culture and history is celebrated through music, dance, food and drink. You'll be impressed by the massive tents that play host to incredible live bands, while the giant snow sculptures (carved by international artists) that surround Fort Gibraltar are a sight to behold. Modern-day voyageurs, who are a real cast of characters, bring you back to the 18th century with just the right amount of wit. MAY - MANITO AHBEE An incredibly powerful International Pow Wow competition, Indigenous Music Conference and Concert, and an Indigenous Trade Show & Marketplace are just a couple of the showcases at the heart of this four-day jubilee recognizing and celebrating In- digenous culture and contributions. The festival (May 17-21, 2017) brings music and cultural events to the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg, Club Regent Event Centre, The Forks and University of Winnipeg. Manito Ahbee Festival Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra: Keith Levit Festival du Voyageur: Dan Harper