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Throughout their long career, Les Sortilèges have participated in many major performances. They were invited to prestigious events, gave great shows and danced in national and international tours.

A Few Major Events in Canada.

From the time of their amateur beginnings, Les Sortilèges have been propelled onto some very prestigious stages, namely at Expo 67 and at the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony in 1976.

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The Young Troupe Les Sortilèges at Expo 67
1967
International and Universal Exposition, Montréal(Québec), Canada

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MBDC
Thibaudeau, Jean-Guy, photographer

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Les Sortilèges in front of the Québec Pavilion, Expo 67
1967
International and Universal Exposition, Montréal(Québec), Canada

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MBDC

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Les Sortilèges in Ukrainian Costume at Expo 67
1967
International and Universal Exposition, Montréal(Québec), Canada

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MBDC

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Les Sortilèges Wearing their Sunday Costume at Expo 67 International Kiosk
1967
International and Universal Exposition, Montréal(Québec), Canada

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MBDC

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Les Sortilèges' Costume at the 1976 Olympic Games
July 1976
Montréal (Québec), Canada

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MBDC

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Les Sortilèges at the 1976 Olympic Games Opening
July 1976
Montréal (Québec), Canada

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MBDC
OGOC 76

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In June 1984, they join in the traditional mass of Quebec National Holiday, held in Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church, in Montréal as well as in two important religious events: the Lepers' Mass, presided by Cardinal Paul-Émile Léger at St-Joseph's Oratory on Sunday January 29th, and in the Papal Mass held on September 11th at Jarry Park on the occasion of Pope John-Paul II visit. For these ceremonies, they will wear liturgical vestments as well as their Sunday costumes.

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Performance in front of Saint Jean-Baptiste-Church
24 June 1984
Saint-Jean-Baptiste-Church, Montréal(Québec), Canada

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MBDC

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Mass of St. John the Baptist with Les Sortilèges
24 June 1984
Saint-Jean-Baptiste-Church, Montréal(Québec), Canada

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MBDC

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Mass of St. John the Baptist with Les Sortilèges
24 June 1984
Saint-Jean-Baptiste-Church, Montréal(Québec), Canada

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MBDC

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The Lepers' Mass, presided by Cardinal Paul-Émile Léger
29 January 1984
The Basilica of St-Joseph Oratory, Montréal(Québec), Canada

Credits:
MBDC
L'Oeuvre Léger, a subsidiary of the Fondation Jules et Paul-Émile Léger

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The Lepers' Mass, presided by Cardinal Paul-Émile Léger
29 January 1984
The Basilica of St-Joseph Oratory, Montréal(Québec), Canada

Credits:
MBDC
L'Oeuvre Léger, a subsidiary of the Fondation Jules et Paul-Émile Léger

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The Papal Mass
11 September 1984
Jarry Park, Montréal(Québec), Canada

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MBDC
Foto Felici