There are still 100 days until the annual summer staple kicks off, but Folklorama is getting the details of its 52nd season out early.
The multicultural festival — the world’s largest and longest-running of its kind — announced the pavilions that will be part of this summer’s festivities on Friday.
The pavilions showcasing culture, food and more from Aug. 6 to 12: Africa, Brazilian, British Isles, Budapest-Hungaria, Caribbean, Celtic Ireland, Croatian “Zagreb”, Egyptian, El Salvador, Ethiopian, Greek, India, Israel – Shalom Square, Italian, Metis, Mexican, Portugal, Pearl of the Orient Philippines, Slovenija and Spirit of Ukraine.
The pavilions from Aug. 13 to 19 are: Africa/Caribbean, Belgian, Casa do Minho Portuguese, Chinese, Cuban, First Nations, Germany, Hungary-Pannonia, Irish, Japanese, Pabellón de España – Spain, Scotland, Canadien-Français, Polish, Punjab, Romanian, Scandinavian, South Sudanese, Tamil and Ukraine-Kyiv.
“By attending Folklorama, you are enabling generations to keep sharing their culture and their stories,” executive director Teresa Cotroneo said in a release.
“This is the fabric that weaves Manitoba together. It’s more than entertainment. It’s a chance to connect to community. It’s a chance for Pavilions to generate funds that support year-round programming initiatives such as language classes, traditional dance, and immigration transition support.”
Folklorama runs from Aug. 6 to 19 at locations across Winnipeg, with tickets going on sale May 25. A kick-off event takes place at the Lyric Theatre in Assiniboine Park on Saturday, July 29.
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