Can you believe Folklorama is just TWO WEEKS away! We can’t wait to share our 50
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edition with you all! What started as a grassroots festival has now grown to a world-renowned event holding the title of the largest and longest-running multicultural festival of its kind in the world right here in Winnipeg!
We have been a summer tradition for hundreds of thousands of people for decades, and we are extremely grateful and humbled by that notion!
During your pavilion hopping from August 4-17, take a moment to really soak in how truly special it is to be able to celebrate the diversity seen in this city in our all of our communities!
Also, Know Before You Go:
- Arrive early to get the most out of each pavilion! Every year volunteers work tirelessly to bring you their pavilion cultural display, delicious cultural food and drink, and world class entertainment. So make sure to arrive early so that you have enough time to find a seat and sample everything they have to offer!
- Not all pavilions allow videos or photos, please check first! If the pavilion allows, take photos or video, and share them on social media using the hashtag #folklorama50 and tag us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook (@folklorama)!
- Only certain pavilions take reservations for seating and dinner. Find a Pavilion on our website to find out which ones through the filters! This is a great way to make sure your entire group can sit together and enjoy a delicious cultural meal!
- Some pavilions feature kids activities to keep your little one entertained! Find out which ones on page 13 and 35 of our Travel Guide!
- Tourists from the US can pay with US$ at pavilion!
- Hit up an ATM before you head to the pavilions or bring some cash with you, not all pavilions accept interac and credit cards!
- If you’re visiting pavilions located at the RBC Convention Centre parking is only $5 after 5:00pm!
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The Folklorama 50 Kick-Off!
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Join us for the annual
Folklorama Kick-Off
! This FREE family-friendly celebration will kick off Folklorama’s 50
th
Anniversary! Experience cultural workshops and performances, children’s activities and a pavilion expo on Saturday, July 27 at Assiniboine Park’s Lyric Theatre from 4-10 pm!
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Folklorama Talent and Teachings
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Did you know? Many of the performers you see at Folklorama are local groups while some pavilions host performers from their culture! Also, some of the groups are a part of the Folklorama Talent and Folklorama Teachings divisions and can be booked year round!
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Folklorama 50 Travel Guide
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The Folklorama Travel Guide is a must have leading up to and during the festival. It’s packed with information, sh
ow times, and a comprehensive map! New this year to commemorate our 50
th
milestone we have some of Folklorama’s history sprinkled throughout our Travel Guide!
Pick up the Folkorama 50 Travel Guide at Manitoba Liquor Marts, Cambrian Credit Union branches, Vickar Automotive Group dealerships, Safeway and Sobeys locations, Canad Inns Destination Centres and many other locations throughout Winnipeg and Manitoba.
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See Folklorama 50 on a VIP Tour
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VIP Tours have quickly become a favourite way to experience multiple pavilions in one night!
Explore Folklorama pavilions on a VIP World Tour, Party Tour, Cycle Tour – and more – or build your own customized tour to create the Folklorama experience that’s right for you during Folklorama 50 from August 4-17, 2019.
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Thank you so much Leanne Wood and Azeddine Ksir, from Enterprise, for stopping by our office to present us with this cheque! Folklorama is thrilled to be partnered with Enterprise who are providing their support through the
Enterprise Holdings
Foundation!
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However you plan to pavilion hop we have you covered! All our admissions are available to purchase online at
folklorama.ca/tickets
. Choose from VIP Tours, Vickar Automotive Group Multi-Pack, or General Admission!
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We would like to extend our greatest gratitude to our generous sponsors, funders and partners who provide Folklorama with year-round support and collaboration.
We are ever grateful be working with such an amazing group of people as we celebrate our 50
th
Festival!
Find a full list of our 2019 sponsors on our website!
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Valour FC Heritage Nights
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Celebrate the start of Folklorama at the July 31
st
Valour FC match against Pacific FC with us, and then join us for a post festival celebration at the August 19
th
match against FC Edmonton!
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Winnipeg Blue Bombers Heritage Nights
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The Folklorama Festival may end on August 17 but we are celebrating year round! Continue the Folklorama spirit with us and our friends at the Winnipeg Blue Bombers for their Heritage Night on September 27
th
when they face off against the Ottawa RedBlacks!
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Folklorama in the Community Events
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Folklorama Talent Performance at Cityplace
July 25, 2019
Time: NOON-1pm
Location: Cityplace | 333 St. Mary Ave.
What’s happening?:
Wanting something to do on your lunch hour on Thursdays in July? Head down to CityPlace's Center Court to enjoy performances from Folklorama Talent member Papa Mambo Trio.
Folklorama 50 Kick-Off
July 27, 2019
Time: 4:00pm-10:00pm
Location: Lyric Theatre | Assiniboine Park
What's happening?:
We are back at Assiniboine Park for our annual Folklorama Kick-Off! We have a lot in the works for you to enjoy kicking off our 50
th
Folklorama Festival with us!
Canada’s National Ukraine Festival
August 3, 2019
Time: 2:30pm & 5:30pm
Location: Dauphin Ukrainian Festival Site | Dauphin, Manitoba
What’s happening?:
We are excited to participate in Canada’s National Ukraine Festival again this year in Dauphin, Mb. This year we will have performances by Folklorama Talent member Drum Café! They will be on the main stage at 2:30pm and then on the secondary stage at 5:30pm!
Winkler Harvest Fest
August 10, 2019
Time: 2:00pm-4:45pm
Location: 600 Park Street | Winkler, MB
What’s happening?:
Join Folklorama Talent members at Winkler Harvest Fest! We will have Fubuki Daiko, Bolero Dance Theatre, Evans Coffie, and Island Breeze performing throughout the afternoon. See below for their set times:
Fubuki Daiko - 2:00pm
Bolero Dance Theatre - 3:30pm
Evans Coffie - 4:15pm
Island Breeze - 4:45pm
Winkler Harvest Fest
August 11, 2019
Time: 2:00pm-5:15pm
Location: 600 Park Street | Winkler, MB
What’s happening?:
We are back for day two of Winkler Harvest Fest! Folklorama Talent members Island Breeze, Noelia Yemal, Café Latino, HKUD Zeljeznicar Zagrev will be performing throughout the afternoon! See below for their set times:
Island Breeze - 2:00pm
Noelia Yemal - 3:45pm
Café Latino - 4:30pm
HKUD Zeljeznicar Zagrev - 5:15pm
Winnipeg Tattoo Convention
August 16, 2019
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Red River Exhibition Park | 3977 Portage Ave.
What’s happening?:
Folklorama Talent member Summer Bear Dance Troupe will be performing at the 3
rd
annual Winnipeg Tattoo Convention!
Folklorama World Tour at the Park: United Kingdom Night
August 22, 2019
Time: 7:00pm-8:30pm
Location: Lyric Theatre | Assiniboine Park
What’s happening?:
On August 22 we will have one last outdoor Folklorama World Tour at Assiniboine Park! Enjoy Folklorama World Tour: United Kingdom Night with various performances from our Folklorama Talent members that you may have even seen at the United Kingdom Pavilion just a week ago!
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FOLKLORAMA
2
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Floor - 183 Kennedy Street
Winnipeg, MB
204-982-6210
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Board of Directors
Stan Hall, President
Richard Reif, Chair, Licensing Committee
Bridget Peterson, Chair, Membership Committee
Mohamed Ismath, Chair, Finance & Audit Committee
Eugene Waskiw, Chair, Scholarship Committee
Tamara Medina, Chair, Review Committee
Marites Aiello, Director
Althea Gederon, Director
Surekha Joshi, Director
Dr. Paramjit Tappia, Director
Matthew Sobocan, Director
Denys Volkov, Director
Ex-Officio
Avrom Charach, Past President and Chair, Nominating Committee
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Staff
Teresa Cotroneo, Executive Director
Wynne Au, Director of Member & Festival Services
Maclean Boyd, Member & Festival Services Coordinator - Term
Briar Boyko, Community & Sponsor Development Manager
Heather Goossen, Office Administrator
Christian Hidalgo-Mazzei, Agency Producer
Joeanna Leung, Associate Agency Producer
Christa Mariash, Director of Marketing & Communications
Terri Nordman, Accounting Manager
Rachelle Normand, Travel Program Manager - Term
Richele Philippot, Executive Assistant
Rachelle Quilapio, Member & Festival Services Coordinator*
Samantha Sommerfield, Marketing & Communications Coordinator
* - on leave
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