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Governor General's visit to Winnipeg pageant finale
The Manitoba capital hosted a grand Citizenship Day spectacle at Civic Auditorium featuring pageants on Red River history and the province's settlers, the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, and remarks by Governor General Vincent Massey. A large turnout honored new Canadians and celebrated heritage, with the event sponsored by the Canadian Committee of Manitoba.
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Manitoba
Canada
Henry Hudson
la Verendrye
Plains
Red River
Selkirk
Britannia
Confederation
Keystone
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
Walter Kaufman
Royal Winnipeg Ballet
Marilyn Young
Arold Spohr
Anna Cheng
Rose Bow
Madame ‘Butterfly
Daniel McIntyre
Glen Pierce
Vincent Massey
Canadian Committee of Manitoba