2001 Jeux de la Francophonie
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The 2001 Jeux de la Francophonie
, also known as IVes Jeux de la Francophonie, (French
for Francophone Games) were held in Ottawa
, Ontario
and Gatineau
, Quebec
, Canada
from July 14–24 2001.
Jeux de la Francophonie
The Jeux de la Francophonie are a combination of artistic and sporting events for the Francophonie, mostly French speaking nations, held every four years since 1989, partly as a counterweight to the Commonwealth Games.-Editions:-Sports:There were four sports...
, also known as IVes Jeux de la Francophonie, (French
French language
French is a Romance language spoken as a first language in France, the Romandy region in Switzerland, Wallonia and Brussels in Belgium, Monaco, the regions of Quebec and Acadia in Canada, and by various communities elsewhere. Second-language speakers of French are distributed throughout many parts...
for Francophone Games) were held in Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
and Gatineau
Gatineau
Gatineau is a city in western Quebec, Canada. It is the fourth largest city in the province. It is located on the northern banks of the Ottawa River, immediately across from Ottawa, Ontario, and together they form Canada's National Capital Region. Ottawa and Gatineau comprise a single Census...
, Quebec
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
from July 14–24 2001.
Sports
(demonstration)- HandisportParalympic sportsThe Paralympic sports comprise all the sports contested in the Summer and Winter Paralympic Games. As of 2010, the Summer Paralympics include 20 sports and disciplines and about 420 events, and the Winter Paralympics include 5 sports and disciplines and about 64 events...
(demonstration)
Cultural
- SongSongIn music, a song is a composition for voice or voices, performed by singing.A song may be accompanied by musical instruments, or it may be unaccompanied, as in the case of a cappella songs...
- Fairy taleFairy taleA fairy tale is a type of short story that typically features such folkloric characters, such as fairies, goblins, elves, trolls, dwarves, giants or gnomes, and usually magic or enchantments. However, only a small number of the stories refer to fairies...
- Traditional inspiration danceFolk danceThe term folk dance describes dances that share some or all of the following attributes:*They are dances performed at social functions by people with little or no professional training, often to traditional music or music based on traditional music....
- PoetryPoetryPoetry is a form of literary art in which language is used for its aesthetic and evocative qualities in addition to, or in lieu of, its apparent meaning...
- PaintingPaintingPainting is the practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a surface . The application of the medium is commonly applied to the base with a brush but other objects can be used. In art, the term painting describes both the act and the result of the action. However, painting is...
- PhotographyPhotographyPhotography is the art, science and practice of creating durable images by recording light or other electromagnetic radiation, either electronically by means of an image sensor or chemically by means of a light-sensitive material such as photographic film...
- SculptureSculptureSculpture is three-dimensional artwork created by shaping or combining hard materials—typically stone such as marble—or metal, glass, or wood. Softer materials can also be used, such as clay, textiles, plastics, polymers and softer metals...
- Street artStreet artStreet art is any art developed in public spaces — that is, "in the streets" — though the term usually refers to unsanctioned art, as opposed to government sponsored initiatives...
(demonstration)
Sporting events
1 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 26 | |
2 | 13 | 11 | 18 | 42 | |
3 | 12 | 7 | 16 | 35 | |
4 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 21 | |
5 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 21 | |
6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 12 | |
7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 9 | |
8 | Quebec | 2 | 7 | 7 | 16 |
9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 | |
10 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 | |
11 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | |
12 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | |
13 | French Community of Belgium French Community of Belgium The French Community of Belgium is one of the three official communities in Belgium along with the Flemish Community and the German speaking Community. Although its name could suggest that it is a community of French citizens in Belgium, it is not... |
1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
14 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
18 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 11 | |
19 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 6 | |
20 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | |
21 | New Brunswick | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
22 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
22 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
24 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
24 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
24 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
24 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Cultural events
1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | |
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | |
3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
4 | Quebec | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | |
9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
9 | French Community of Belgium French Community of Belgium The French Community of Belgium is one of the three official communities in Belgium along with the Flemish Community and the German speaking Community. Although its name could suggest that it is a community of French citizens in Belgium, it is not... |
0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |