The Canadian Tulip Festival has begun in Ottawa. It is the world's largest tulip festival and one of Canada's most famous events.
Its history involves the Dutch Royal Family, the brother of Canada's greatest portrait photographer and more!
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Its history involves the Dutch Royal Family, the brother of Canada's greatest portrait photographer and more!
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This was not the start of the festival though. That came thanks to the Dutch Royal Family.
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It was on Jan. 19, 1943, when Princess Margriet was born in Ottawa.
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Before long, Ottawa was famous for its tulips.
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The festival quickly grew in popularity and size and became an annual event.
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For years, concerts were a major part of the festival. Liberace performed at it in 1972. A 12-year-old Alanis Morissette performed in 1987. The Trews and Big Sugar performed in 2003.
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