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Photographs | Acadian Festival in Madawaska
Photographer Jonathan Kozowyk made the trip by prop plane to the far northern reaches of the town of Madawaska, Maine, last summer to capture the spirit of a festival and its community. Here are a few of the highlights of what he photographed during the beginning of the Acadian Festival, an annual gathering of Acadian […]
Brian Theriault, gets into character for the reenactment of the 1785 landing of the first Acadian settlers in Madawaska along the St. John River.
Photo Credit : Jonathan KozowykPhotographer Jonathan Kozowyk made the trip by prop plane to the far northern reaches of the town of Madawaska, Maine, last summer to capture the spirit of a festival and its community. Here are a few of the highlights of what he photographed during the beginning of the Acadian Festival, an annual gathering of Acadian people from near and far that celebrates the importance of their shared heritage. Beyond the festival, Jonathan found the vast landscapes and the beauty of the architecture that defines this region.
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To get the itinerary for this year’s festival, please visit their Web site: acadianfestival.com
To learn more about Acadian festivals, read: Acadian Heritage | ‘Nous Sommes Encore Ici.’
