The 2022 Folklorama Festival may be over, but celebrating diversity and cultural understanding doesn't stop here! At Folklorama we celebrate 365 days a year. Here's what we're up to so far post-Festival.
Post Folklorama Festival Wrap Up - A Successful Return
2022 Festival Highlights
14 Days
24 Pavilions
168,515 Pavilion Visits
14% Attendance Rate Increase Per Pavilion
Folklorama Tales
2022 Mark and Dorothy Danzker Scholarship for Excellence Recipents
“What is a philanthropist?” Lawrence Cohen poses the question in a small circle of people. Eventually, the group land on a unanimous conclusion that philanthropy is giving back to your community with the means that you can. Whether it’s time, money, or knowledge, a philanthropist helps to grow and better their community... (Keep reading)
Welcome our New Folklorama Board of Director Members!
After our annual general meeting this past April, we have three new board members! We would like to recognize the time, commitment, and dedication it takes to being a board member, and we give a special thanks to all our board members, both new and returning. Our three new members are Tamar Barr, Peter Parjobi, and Susan Shortill... (Keep reading)
Do you have a Folklorama story to share? Send yours to marketing@folklorama.ca!
Celebrate Culture and Diversity with Folklorama at School
Celebrating culture doesn't stop here! Did you know that we offer a Folklorama experience year-round? Bring your learning to life with our Folklorama at School program.

Get a personalized, educational, and interactive experience that allows you to celebrate and discover different regions around the world!
Member News & Events
If members wish to submit news or upcoming events for inclusion in Llama Tales, please do so no later than the second week of the month before the event takes place. Event and details can be sent to our Marketing Team at marketing@folklorama.ca
The Canadian Slovenian Cultural Society is Looking for Dancers!
The Canadian Sloevenian Society is looking for a few new faces to join their dance team! They currently have openings in three age categories:

Children
Teens
Adults
Volunteers Wanted!
The Ukrainian Canadian Congress is looking for volunteers to help make the XXVII Triennial Congress a success! Check out the various job descriptions and fill out a contact form if you are interested.
Dance Registration for Zoloto Ukrainian Dance Ensemble is Open

Keep traditional Ukrainian dancing alive by joining the Zoloto Ukrainian Dance Ensemble! Both leisure and performance classes begin in mid-September! Classes are open to everyone aged 3 to adult, no previous experience is required. The first year of dance classes is free for Ukrainian refugees.
Join the McConnell Irish Dancers!

Registration for both in-person and online Irish Dance classes with McConnell Irish Dancers is officially open! All ages and abilities are welcome.
•Recreational
•Competitive
•Performance teams
•Preschool
•Teen & adult

Did you hear they moved locations, too? Their new studio is centrally located in Osborne Village, with classes also offered in Brandon, Manitoba!
9th Annual Rotary Elementary School Peace Walk

The Peace Walk is happening at The Forks on Friday, September 16th. Stick around afterward for a Ukrainian dance workshop with Folklorama member Zoloto Ukrainian Dance Ensemble!
Troyanda Ukranian Dance Ensemble Auditions
Troyanda is pleased to announce the fall auditions will take place on Friday, September 23rd from 6:30 to 7:30 at 2 Donald Street (Unit 6) in Winnipeg.

Auditions are open to the entire dance community (15+). Although experience in Ukrainian dance is an asset, anyone with training in ballet, contemporary, jazz, or modern dance will be considered.

Contact info@troyanda.com to register.
Folklorama at Portage Place Series Continues!

Head to Portage Place every Wednesday to get a taste of Folklorama! Come for the FREE lunchtime entertainment from different Folklorama members and stay for the culture, community and cheer - guaranteed at every show during this summer series.

September 7: Marco Castillo & The Brazilian Beats
September 14: Rockalypso
September 21: Sister Dorothy
A Big Thank You!
We would again like to extend our thanks to everyone who helped to make the 2022 Folklorama Festival happen. We thank our attendees, volunteers, Pavilions, and Operations Team for their time, support, and dedication to this amazing Festival.
FOLKLORAMA
2nd Floor - 183 Kennedy Street
Winnipeg, MB
204-982-6210