Only 3 days until Folklorama - One Unified Virtual Experience. One Multi-Cultural Fusion Event, presented by Manitoba Liquor Marts!
Today we're highlighting more restaurants to enjoy this Ethno-Cultural Food Week – plus Marketplace Vendors, two Folklorama Fusion contests, and more!
Don't forget to tag us as you participate in Ethno-Cultural Food Week and during the shows this weekend! Use our handle @Folklorama and hashtag #MyFolklorama.
Be sure you're following us on social media for special content and fun!
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Sunday, August 8 - Folklorama Fusion: Europe |
Continue your world tour by visiting Europe, a continent of delightful diversity and dazzling history!
The lineup:
Elder Barbara Nepinak
Le Ragazze Italiane
Balada Dance Team
McConnell School of Dance
Rusalka Ukrainian Dance Ensemble
Spanish Folk Dancers Sol de España
Polish Dance Ensemble SPK Iskry
Ena Sutton Highland Dancers
Zoloto Ukrainian Dance Ensemble
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Host your own Folklorama Fusion viewing party and WIN! |
Here's how it works:
1. Host a Folklorama Fusion viewing party with your bubble
2. Post a photo to your Instagram story (1 entry) or feed (5 entries) or to Twitter and use hashtag #MyFolklorama for a chance to win prizes from our sponsors
3. Must be following @Folklorama. If your account is private, take a screenshot of your post and DM us.
4. Contest Dates: Friday, August 6th to Sunday, August 8th, 2021 at 11:59pm CT
5. Winners will be chosen at random on August 11th, 2021.
Here's what you can win!
-One complimentary pack to 2022 Folklorama Festival
-MBLL Outdoor Cooler and gift basket containing $100 to Manitoba Liquor Marts, glassware, and decor for your patio!
-Two Thermea gift certificates
-Perth's $100.00 gift card
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Ethno-Cultural Food Week Contest |
We're on day 3 of Ethno-Cultural Food Week, but it's not too late to enter our Instagram contest for a chance to win great prizes!
To enter the contest, all you have to do is:
-Order food from a participating restaurant
-Take a photo and post it to Instagram
-Tag @folklorama and the restaurant with #MyFolklorama
That's it! Not sure where to start? How about at one of the restaurants listed below!
Find the original post on our Instagram for more details.
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Sizzling Dhaba brings the colours, flavours, and riches of a traditional Indian Dhaba to Manitobans! Every plate is a culinary journey of traditional spices and flavours.
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De Luca's does it all; from specialty grocery to restaurant, event catering to coffee and gifts! This Italian owned one-stop-shop is a blend of Italian, Mediterranean, International delights.
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Feast of Africa offers a variety of the highest quality products and dishes, all reasonably priced! If you're searching for classic African cuisine like Jollof rice or stewed fish, check them out!
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Lisbon Bakery is full of authentic Portuguese pride! They make excellent baked goods like Natas (custard tarts), Portuguese buns, lemon biscuits and more!
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Find delicious Portuguese creations at Viena do Castelo! Whether you're hungry for desserts, lunch, or dinner - or are in need of groceries, they have you covered with their expansive menu!
Fun fact: the owner of Viena do Castelo is also the culinary chef at our Brazilian Pavilion!
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When you enter Elephant and Castle, expect to feel all the British pub vibes! They serve classic fish 'n' chips, American classics, tasty burgers, and snacks to share!
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Find treasures in our Ethno-Cultural Marketplace! |
If you miss shopping at pavilions for cultural goods and wears, check out our virtual Ethno-Cultural Marketplace leading up to and during Folklorama Fusion! |
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The Founder of Native Canadian Chip Corporation, Alfred Lea, is First Nations from Pine Dock Manitoba. Alfred’s business acumen and entrepreneurial spirit lead him to launch his Tomahawk Chips company in 2015 with distribution in Canada and the U.S.A. They offer a variety of original flavours and light and crispy potato chips!
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Made Here is the place to find premier handmade products and designs from a selection of Manitoba makers and artisans. The best part: a portion of all proceeds support Manitoba children’s charities.
Made Here is made possible by Vantage Studios, Bentall GreenOak, and The Richardson Centre, and by the amazing creative collaborators and volunteers that make up the Made Here Team.
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The German Canadian Congress is a non-sectarian organization established to cultivate and promote the language, culture and customs of German-Canadians, within the scope of Canadian Multiculturalism. Since 1985, with the help of many volunteers, the German-Canadian Congress plans a Christkindlmarkt every year. They import wooden products straight from Germany and they are all handmade by German artisans!
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3 Signature Folkorama Fusion Cocktails |
We partnered with Manitoba Liquor Marts to bring you three Folklorama Fusion themed cocktails for you to sip on while you take in the live entertainment at home! Check out the recipes and visit your local Manitoba Liquor Marts to pick up what you need in advance! |
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The raffle is growing! Buy your tickets to support the Folklorama Cultural Preservation Fund 50/50 raffle while you can! |
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Thank you TNSE and Burton Cummings Theatre |
While Folklorama fans are home watching the virtual showcase August 6-8th, the Folklorama family will be performing on stage at the Burton Cummings Theatre with the help of the staff and crew at True North Entertainment Services! Thank you to everyone involved for your help in making this celebration of diversity possible!
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Powering Folklorama Operations |
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“We’re always looking to engage in organizations that have strong ties to Winnipeg and Manitoba,” states Jesse Mayer, Manager of Service Operations, Powerland. “Folklorama fit in perfectly as it met our mandate of not only the location but that it promotes and contributes to our shared community and culture“...
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We would like to extend our greatest gratitude to our generous sponsors, funders, and partners who made this event possible and support Folklorama on a year-round basis.
Find a full list of our 2021 sponsors on our website!
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FOLKLORAMA
2nd Floor - 183 Kennedy Street
Winnipeg, MB
204-982-6210
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