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Battle of the Capitals World Town Crier Tournament
 
Het wereldkampioenschap 2013
voor bellemannen van de
Loyal Compagny of Town Criers
gaat door in het Canadese Kingston
van 26 juli tot en met 05 augustus 2013
My Lords, Ladies and Gentlemen
Fellow Criers... We have, as you all have, received the Invitation to an International Competition in Hull (England) from Crier Michael Wood. Those of you who where part of that great competition in Chester, hosted expertly by Squire David Mitchell, heard us announce that we had been working on a unique competition to be held between the old capital of Canada, Historic Kingston
and the current capital of Canada, Regal Ottawa.
We are looking at a competition event that takes place
from the 26th of July to the 5th of August, 2013 (10 days).
We are committed to that time frame because our main sponsor is the Rideau Canal Festival.. A major Green festival held around this UNESCO World Heritage Site that stretches from Kingston to Ottawa.
We also have interest from
the 'Alliance for the Bicentennial of the Battle of 1812'-committee,
as 2012 marks an historic milestone celebration the war of 1812 and 200 years of peace between our nations.
The weekend ending on the 6th of August is also a major holiday in Canada. This is a great visitor draw.
Battle of the Capitals World Town Crier Tournament
There has never been a Championship held in a Major Capital, let alone two. There are over a hundred Embassies within OttawaÂ’s city limits, with news media outlets from every major city around the world. Famous Parliament Hill and a plethora of world class museums and attractions await.
Kingston (CanadaÂ’s First Capital) is an historical Mecca... from the world famous 'Thousand Islands' (as most of you know from hearing ChrisÂ’s hometown cry in Chester) where boat cruises take you through their majesty and beauty, to the Period Military Fort Henry (a living museum) where a sunset ceremony with all the pomp and pageantry unfolds, and much more.
In Canada : grants are awarded a year before... which means that we are waiting for 2011 to decide on the number of Criers who will be able to participate in this unique once in a lifetime competition.
Two Cities... two crowd drawing communities, unique venues, A Capital, A great celebration and ten days that you will remember for ever.
The first fully bilingual competition ever held in North-America,
where all languages will be judged equally, thanks to the
International make-up of Ottawa and Kingston.
So all that we ask is that before you commit, wait to see the merits of both events and then make your choice knowing that it is the right one.
We wish Michael Wood the very best for his event and for those who are unable to take part in the event in Canada, we encourage you to support Michael and his competition.
Chris Whyman
Kingston Town Crier
Daniel Richer 'dit La Flêche'
Ottawa/Gatineau Town Crier
Chris Whyman
Manager Of Visitor Services
Tourism Kingston!
209 Ontario Street
Kingston On
K7L-2Z1
ph 613-548-4415 ext 22
fax 613-548-4549
1-888-855-4555
towncrier@kingstoncanada.com
www.kingstoncanada.com
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