Top performers in piano, dance, strings, and more performed and accepted trophies at the Southeastern Manitoba Festival Stars Gala Tuesday night. 

Festival president Candace Hamm says enjoys seeing the audience participation and enjoyment during the Stars Gala as well as watching the performers use their talents and gifts to evoke emotion in others.

"I tell all my students before they go and perform, they have the opportunity to make someone in the audience feel something and they have the opportunity to brighten people's day. Let the audience see something that was really beautiful, or really fun, or really heart-wrenching where it enriches their life a little bit."

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