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48th Annual Folklorama set to get underway in Winnipeg


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round the world in 14 days. Tat’s what you can experience when Folklo- rama takes over Winnipeg August 6 -19.


Te event, which is the biggest and longest-running


multicultural festival of its kind worldwide, will feature 41 different pavilions this year during the two-week event. Folklorama began in 1970 as a celebration of Mani-


toba’s centennial and was supposed to be a one-time event. It has now grown into an annual two-week festival of global culture that takes place the first two weeks in August. Debra Zoerb, Folklorama’s Executive Director says


there’s a reason for the long running success of Folklo- rama. “I think it’s a shared value in our mission, which is to


celebrate our diversity that appeals to Winnipeggers as well as the many tourists who attend our event each year,” says Zoerb. “Te opportunity to experience authentic aspects of the various cultures that take part, through incredible food, drink, exhibits and entertainment in an immersive pavilion environment appeals very broadly.” Last year, almost 450,000 people made their way to


different pavilions, which was up 5% from 2015. Zoerb says they would love to see that number rise this year. “We are continually working towards increasing the


number of visits to our festival and we have been pleased to see pavilions experience sold out shows during their 7 day run,” adds Zoerb. “We hope to see more and more of that occurring as well as promote our three other busy divisions, Folklorama Talent, Travel and Teachings that have programming year-round.” Of the 41 different pavilions taking part over the two


weeks, four have been taking part continuously, without a break, since Folklorama’s inception. They include: German Pavilion, Scandinavian Pavilion, Ukraine-Kyiv Pavilion, Greek Pavilion. In addition to the returning pavilions, Folklorama will welcome a new First Nations Pavilion to the 2017 festival. With so many different pavilions taking part, the


festival spreads out over the city in a variety of different venues, each providing their own unique experience. “From the RBC Convention Centre to community


centres, schools, arenas, churches and some facilities that are operated year-round by the member groups, the communities work very hard to share their culture


Dancers at the Punjab Pavillion. Photo courtesy of Folklorama. Photo by Dr Tse Li Luk.


with guests from the moment they walk through the doors,” says Zoerb. “Tere will be exhibits to explore and opportunities to try your hand at various arts and crafts or try on items of cultural attire; there will be lots of culturally specific food and drink to try and of course, there are shows, where the performing and martial arts take to the stage.” With the thousands of visitors expected at this festival,


organizers are relying on the close to 20,000 volunteers who help out each year. Zoerb says there is no way Folk- lorama could happen without them. “We have approximately 20,000 volunteers who come


together every single year and put in untold hours of work and effort every year to make Folklorama happen,” adds Zoerb. “When you visit a pavilion, everyone that you encounter at that venue is a volunteer, from the folks processing your admission at the door, to the food and beverage areas, entertainment, guest services – every- thing is managed by the volunteers from that community, who have also curated everything that you will get to experience while you are there.” Folklorama officially gets underway August 6, but


the Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Folklorama Kick Off takes place on July 29th at Memorial Park across from the Manitoba Legislature Building beginning at 4pm.


VIP World Tours include: • Air-conditioned transportation between pavil-


ions* • Admission to multiple pavilions • Bypassing line-ups • Reserved seating with table service • A delicious and authentic progressive meal • World-class entertainment • Guided cultural display tour at the first pavilion


(excluding VIP Late Night Tours and VIP Party Tours) We also have Late Night Tours, Party Tours, Cycle


Tours and Walking Tours. Guests meet centrally, then head off to experience Folklorama that way. To learn more about all of these tours and to book a seat on a tour visit https://www.folklorama.ca/travel/ detail/30 Folklorama also offers Accessibility Tours for those


seeking that option. And if folks wish, they can even customize a tour for their business, clients, friends or families with only a minimum of 15 guests which is a fun way to share an evening. Packages can be purchased at folklorama.ca or for


a custom option; they are encouraged to call the Folk- lorama Travel department.


Tattoo artists and fans to converge on Winnipeg in August First ever Winnipeg Tattoo Convention expected to attract thousands


for the first annual Winnipeg Tattoo Conven- tion, taking place August 18, 19, and 20 at Exhibition Place, Red River Exhibition Park. The three-day event will feature local


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talent, some of the best tattoo artists in Canada, as well as artists from the United States, Australia, New Zealand, England,


ore than 200 renowned tattoo art- ists from across the world will be heading to Winnipeg this August


Spain and Germany. “Manitoba truly has a world class arts and


tattoo community. We are honoured to be hosting over 200 of the best men and women working in the medium today,” says conven- tion Director of Operations Rich Handford who is a tattoo artist and owner of Kapala Tattoo in Winnipeg. “It is such a privilege to host an event of this calibre here in our hometown.”


In addition to seeing and experiencing


tattooing from some of the world’s best, the event will also host entertainment, a variety of vendors, food trucks and run alongside Manitoba’s new night market. Te Winnipeg Tattoo Convention marks a


first for Manitoba, which has never hosted a tattoo convention. “Tis event will not only bring economic opportunity to our city but it will showcase


Winnipeg as a cultural hub and destination.” Handford is a veteran tattoo artist with 30 years of experience who has visited dozens of tattoo conventions around the world. “Tattoos are powerful – they speak to


people in every culture and from every walk of life in different ways. Tattooing has given me and my family a rich, full life and I am excited share these experiences with the people of Manitoba.”


Manitoba Music changes Aboriginal Music Program to Indigenous Music Development Program


Development Program (IMDP). Te change to Indigenous as the preferred collective noun to refer to First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples was made in consultation with the program’s steering committee, and references the UN Declaration on Rights of Indigenous Peoples, which Canada adopted in 2016. As part of the evolution, the program’s


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website will relaunch at indigenousmusic. ca, featuring a new Indigenous Music logo and branding. In coming months, visitors to our websites and social media pages will start to see new designs and images, reflecting the update. Tis ground break- ing program was launched in 2004 and


anitoba Music has of f icial ly renamed its Aboriginal Music Program to the Indigenous Music


continues to be a leader in assisting First Nation, Metis, and Inuit people to develop sustainable careers in Manitoba’s music industry, delivering projects and services that respond to the needs of the industry as identified by a steering committee. Last month, Manitoba Music partnered with the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network for the third edition of its Aboriginal Day Live Music Meeting, offering one-on-one mentor meetings with music managers, artistic di- rectors, and media from across Canada. Tis project is the latest in a series of initiatives aimed at developing the business capacity and export potential of First Nation, Metis, and Inuit artists from Manitoba and the rest of the country by increasing their industry knowledge and facilitating connections with key industry players.


August 2017


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