Everyone’s mind is filled with a multitude of memories: memories of sounds that have been heard so many times, flavors that has been tasted so often, odors smelled time and time again, particular moments... Some memories are unique; others are shared by entire generations. 

Collective rituals that punctuate life in villages often generate shared memories. Some of these “traditions” still exist, whereas many others, abandoned, are quietly being forgotten. This new series of chronicles is intended to dust off old traditions that will likely surprise you or maybe even make you feel a little nostalgic. 

In addition to this series of chronicles, Maison Saint-Gabriel invites you to attend a lecture on Giving memory a future (in French), to be presented on April 25, 2006. The guest speakers are Cyril Simard, President and General Manager of the Société internationale du réseau ÉCONOMUSÉE and Claude Dubé, of the Chaire UNESCO, en patrimoine culturel de l'Université Laval.