MONTREAL: COMMEMORATION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE MILITARY COUP THAT OVERTHREW SALVADOR ALLENDE

Main events to be held in Montreal on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the coup d'état in Chile (September 11, 1973)

(In chronological order)

SALVADOR ALLENDE CUP (Soccer Tournement)

August 26, September 2, 3 and 4, from 12 noon to 5 p.m.

Villeray Park 8000, rue de Normanville (corner Christophe-Colomb)

The sports family reunites to commemorate 50 years of Chilean community presence in Quebec. Through a friendly soccer tournament for 35 year-olds and 50 year-olds and over, and a series of sporting and cultural activities for seniors and children (dance, games, drawings), we'll bring back to life the Salvador Allende Cup and the Chilean Soccer League, which brought together families, artists, the Latin American community and the host society.   Participating teams:  50+ category: Colo Colo, Deportivo Chile, Los Compadres, Resto Chile, Club Pelotillehue and Quinta Región 35 years and over category: Latinos F.C., Chile Brossard, Arcoiris and Caupolicán

ART EXHIBITION: Immigration and Exile   From September 7 to 17, 2023, the visual arts exhibition will present artists' works in a variety of techniques and with a free theme inspired by Immigration and Exile. It will reveal a moment of emotion and inspiration over the past 50 years since their arrival.   The vernissage will take place on Thursday, September 7, and the closing evening on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Atelier Galerie 2112.   This artistic activity will foster an exchange enriched by color and history, through the bicultural trajectory of Chileans integrated into this welcoming land.  Immigration and Exile commemorates Salvador Allende and Chilean heritage in Canada. This activity will be directed by Marisol Vera and curated by Carolina Echeverria.

DOCUMENTARY FILMS   September 8:   Salvador Allende Gossens: A Testimony by Maurice Bulbulian, Michel Gauthier /1974/ 18 min   The Wealth of Others Maurice Bulbulian, Michel Gauthier/1973/1 h 34 min A film of social struggle drawing a parallel between the exploitation of miners and mining wealth in Quebec and a similar situation in Chile. The injustices done to the people and countries concerned.   September 15:   Chile, la memoria obstinada Patricio Guzmán /1997/ 58 min   La cueca sola Marilú Mallet/2003/52 min   The Latina Family Gérmán Gutiérrez/1986/56 min   LOCATION Écomusée du fier monde, 2050 Atateken St.

September 9:   CENTRAL EVENT IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE COUP D'ÉTAT   Date: September 9 Time: 7:00 p.m.   Contact: Asociación de Chilenos de Quebec Telephone: 514 825 7678 E-mail: assochiquebec.production@gmail.com   LOCATION Amphitheatre (SH-2800) UQAM 200 rue Sherbrooke Ouest

September 9 to October 1 A THOUSAND FLOWERS FOR ALLENDE Flower-making workshops led by two Chilean and one Canadian artist twice a week for three weeks to encourage residents to collect 1000 flowers for Allende. September 9: 1:00-3:00 p.m September 13: 5:00-7:00 p.m. September 24: 1:00-3:00 p.m September 27: 5:00-7:00 p.m. October 1: 1:00-3:00 p.m. Écomusée du Fier Monde 2050 Atateken St.

INTERFAITH SERVICE Sunday, September 10, 2023 – 12 noon 110 Ste. Catherine East

September 10 at 7 p.m For 50 years, a long list of Chilean musicians continued the resistance from afar. Concerts, festivals, demonstrations and fund-raising events kept Quebec musicians busy. The music of Violeta Parra, Victor Jara and so many others was played and loved on this cold side of the planet. Chilean culture has been shared with the host society, and hope, idealism and the vision of a just society have been a constant source of inspiration. This September 10 at 7 p.m., artists from Quebec, Chile, the native world and other cultures will present : Réveillon nos rêves: les chiliens de Montréal 50 ans déjà. Location: Maison de la Culture Maisonneuve 4200 Ontario St. east

September 11, 2023, from 10 am to 4 pm.   50th Anniversary Vigil 10:00 Tribute to Salvador Allende 1:00-2:00 p.m. Violinist of La Pintana Youth Orchestra, Valeria Campillán 2:30 p.m. Pianist Sebastián Verdugo 3:30 p.m. Carmen Pavez   Parc des Amériques, corner Saint Laurent and Rachel in Montréal

September 11   POLITICAL AND CULTURAL EVENT: THE TREE OF MEMORY Time: 6:00 pm ORGANIZED BY CENTRO CULTURAL ARAUCARIA              Telephone: +1 514 929 6344 LOCATION Parc Jeanne Mance 4422 Esplanade Ave.

September 11   HOMAGE TO SALVADOR ALLENDE   Date: September 11 Time: 7: 00 p.m.     ORGANIZED BY CELASA: Salvador Allende Centre for Latin American Studies Audiovisual presentation, a tribute to Salvador Allende, and presentation of the Chilean folk group Lemunantú   Auditorium of the Grande Bibliothèque Free Admission   475 boul. De Maisonneuve East (Metro Berri-UQAM)

October 6 & 8: Literary event "Words and Pains of Exile: 50 years of Chilean literature".   Chilean writers commemorate Salvador Allende and the Chilean heritage in Canada at L'ÉCOMUSÉE DU FIER MONDE (2050 Atateken St.)

October 11 & 15: Don't Forget Me CREATIVE WORKSHOPS October 11 from 5pm to 7pm and   October 15 from 1pm to 3pm   Led by the Collective Crear Poder Popular  (Create People's Power)   Écomusée du Fier Monde   2050 Atateken St.