If there’s anything Manitobans love, it’s a social.
Folklorama is taking that tradition up a notch with The Great Manitoba Social, March 16 at the RBC Convention Centre.
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Folklorama Draws Over 445,000 for Multicultural Tour of the World
WINNIPEG — Folklorama’s 49th annual multicultural party is in the books for another year, but organizers are pushing forward already with bigger plans for 2019.
“Just because the Festival has come to a close, it doesn’t mean we are slowing down. We are working away on some exciting initiatives to celebrate our 50th anniversary and will release details in the coming months,” said Teresa Cotroneo, acting executive director.
Argentina ‘Tango’ Pavilion: Vamonos to This Sizzling Trip to the South
By Michelle Bailey (@MichelleBailey1)
The Tango is a partner dance that originated in the 1880’s along the natural border between Argentina and Uruguay.
At this Folklorama pavilion, located at the Centro Caboto Centre (1055 Wilkes Avenue), you will get to witness this dynamic style of dance performed by talent that has travelled over 10,000 km from Buenos Aires to be at Folklorama.
Spirit of Ukraine Pavilion: A Celebration of Ivana Kupala
By Michelle Bailey (@MichelleBailey1)
In its seventh year as a pavilion at Folklorama, organizers of Spirit of Ukraine chose to celebrate the Ukrainian holiday of Ivana Kupala.
It originally started as an age-old pagan holiday during the summer solstice with many aspects revolving around water, fire and greenery.
Folklorama’s Irish Pavilion Celebrates Role of the Local Pub
By Michelle Bailey (@MichelleBailey1)
As I took my seat at the final show of the evening at the Irish pavilion, I noticed a printed sheet listing fun facts about Irish pubs.
“Telling lies is unacceptable. You may, however, grossly exaggerate.”
Folklorama’s Africa/Caribbean Pavilion: Things Get Hot Under Curling Club Roof
By Michelle Bailey (@MichelleBailey1)
I chuckled when I discovered Folklorama’s Africa/Caribbean pavilion that celebrates countries known for being hot was taking place at a curling club.
The only ice in the Pembina Curling Club at 1341 Pembina Highway was in the rum punch, pina coladas and tropical ice cream.
Beat the Rush: Folklorama Takes Ticket Sales Online
WINNIPEG — Gone are the days of waiting outside in a muggy line to see your favourite Folklorama pavilion.
As the 49th annual edition of Manitoba’s favourite multicultural festival launches this weekend, attendees can secure their spot buy purchase their tickets online.
CONTEST: Win a 12-Ticket Pack to Folklorama
This trip doesn’t require a passport, but you’ll still be whisked into the cultures of countries from around the world.
Folklorama is celebrating its 49th year, making the two-week multicultural event a highlight of anyone’s Winnipeg summer checklist.
Winnipeg Folk Festival Leads Popularity Contest for Summer Events
Manitobans are primed to enjoy their summer at some sort of festival.
Leading the events that most Manitobans will find themselves at this season is the Winnipeg Folk Festival.
Folklorama Boss Joining MTYP as General Manager
The soon-to-be former executive director of Folklorama has a new position lined up with the Manitoba Theatre for Young People (MTYP).
Debra Zoerb will take over as the theatre’s general manager on January 2, 2018.
