Folklorama

#28 Chilean Pavilion notre dame Recreational Centre, 271 avenue de la Cathédrale show times: Sun.-Sat. – 6:45, 8:15, 9:45 p.m. hours: Sun.-Thurs. – 5:30p.m.-11 p.m., Fri., Sat. – 5 p.m.-2 a.m. late night Parties: Fri., Sat. – 11 p.m.-2 a.m. Join us to experience the culture of Chile. Prepare to be amazed by our local performing group, Chile Lucha y Canta, who has been performing in our pavilion for more than 30 years. Enjoy a delicious cheese, meat, chicken or seafood empanada, our pastel de choclo (corn pie) or the famous "Chacareros and Barros Luco" sandwich. Quench your thirst with our borgoña or Chilean pisco and mango sour, and visit our Pisco Bar, a new addition this year! For the first time, we are offering our traditional Charquican stew and green Chilean salad. Do not miss the fun at our late night parties on Friday and Saturday, featuring live music with Descarga Latina, and don't leave the Pavilion without stopping by our cultural display! #29 Colombian Pavilion st. norbert Community Centre, 3450 Pembina hwy. show times: Sun., Mon., Sat. – 5:15, 6:45, 8:15, 9:45 p.m., Tues.-Fri. – 6:45, 8:15, 9:45 p.m. hours: Sun., Mon. – 4:30-11 p.m., Tues.-Thurs. – 6-11 p.m., Fri., Sat. – 6 p.m.-2 a.m. late night Parties: Fri., Sat. – 11 p.m.-2 a.m. Be whisked away on a magical adventure as you experience the airs, dances and rhythms of the Colombian Atlantic Coast! Enjoy music by internationally-acclaimed folk ensemble, Danzas de Colombia, and dances by our Local Youth Group. This show encompasses both traditional and modern rhythms including the Cumbia, Champeta, Porros and Salsa. Feast your eyes on our colourful attire and bring your appetite for our traditional chorizos, empanadas and other succulent treats! #30 DOTC First Nations Pavilion Riddell hall, the university of Winnipeg, 480 ellice st. show times: Sun., Sat. – 5 , 6:45, 8:15, 9:45 p.m., Mon. - Fri. – 6:45, 8:15, 9:45 p.m. hours: Sun., Sat. – 4-11 p.m., Mon.-Fri. – 6-11 p.m. The DOTC First Nations Pavilion is about entertainment, food and fun! Bring your family and friends to experience our culture and hospitality in an air-conditioned venue. Ray CoCo Stevenson and the Walking Wolf Singers and Dancers provide an incredible showcase of traditional and contemporary culture and entertainment, taking you on a journey that illustrates the beauty and strength of our people. Join us at the pavilion, located in Riddell Hall at The University of Winnipeg, and taste the traditional and contemporary cuisine prepared by award-winning Chef Ben Kramer. Try the 'new' Sample Platter, which contains a bison meatball, mini Indian taco, slice of elk smokie and a small salad. Stop by the interactive cultural display, featuring Aboriginal adornment, art, artifact replicas and cultural articles from educational kits available to Manitoba educators. There will be artists and crafters that have affordable and beautiful intricate beadwork and crafts for sale. There is so much to experience, and we cannot wait to welcome you! #31 Hungaria Pavilion st. James Civic Centre, 2055 ness Ave. show times: Sun.-Sat. – 6:45, 8:15, 9:45 p.m. hours: Sun.-Sat. – 6-11 p.m. We invite you to join us for an exciting tour of the regions of Hungary, featuring our special guests, Ignác Kádár and Jozsef Kubriczky, professional, award-winning folk dancers who have journeyed from Hungary to perform for you! Together with our own Kárpát Hungarian Folk Dancers of Winnipeg and the always-engaging Junior Kárpát Dancers, they will captivate you with an energetic portrayal of our rich and diverse culture. Enjoy our chefs' authentic essentials, such as gulyás (hearty beef soup with vegetables) and handmade lángos (traditional deep-fried bread dough), prepared from scratch nightly. Tempt your taste buds with one of our authentic dinner specials! Sample imported red or white wines, or try one of the many types of pálinka (fruit brandy). Save room for our handmade Hungarian pastries. Choose from a variety of authentic indulgences to complete your meal, or to take home to enjoy later. #32 Indochina Chinese Pavilion City oasis, 435 Cumberland Ave. show times: Sun.-Sat. – 6:45, 8:15, 9:45 p.m. hours: Sun.-Sat. – 6-11 p.m. Experience the breathtaking, exotic culture of the Orient as you enjoy Chinese, Vietnamese, Cambodian and Laos folk dances, and wushu performances. Indulge in some delicious spring rolls while you try our Tsing Tao beer. Enrich yourself at our interactive cultural display area by learning some wushu moves or how to dance with our beautiful ribbons. Finally, visit one of our souvenir booths to have your name translated in Chinese and written on a fan using Chinese calligraphy. #33 Indo-Caribbean Paradise Pavilion sargent Park school, 2 sargent Park Place show times: Sun.-Fri. – 6:45, 8:15, 9:45 p.m., Sat. – 5:15, 6:45, 8:15, 9:45 p.m. hours: Sun.-Fri. – 6-11 p.m., Sat. – 4:30p.m.-1 a.m. late night Parties: Sat. – 10:45 p.m.-1 a.m. Take a trip to paradise, Caribbean style, and enjoy the evolution of the cultural music and dance at the Indo- Caribbean Paradise Pavilion. Get "curried" away with our savoury ethnic dishes or head straight to our dessert display. Cool it down with a Solo, Peardrax, Carib beer, shot of Eldorado rum or our famous rum punch. Join in on the rhythms of the drummers, dancers and singers, or join us on stage in the chutney dance competition. Complete your stay by trying our traditional musical instruments at our extensive cultural display. Come back to paradise for our late night party on Saturday! #34 Ireland-Irish Pavilion holy Cross gym, 290 dubuc st. show times: Sun. – 5:30, 6:45, 8:15, 9:45 p.m., Mon.- Thurs. – 6:45, 8:15, 9:45 p.m., Fri. – 6:45, 8:15, 9:45, 11 p.m., Sat. – 5:30, 6:45, 8:15, 9:45, 11 p.m. hours: Sun. – 5-11 p.m., Mon.-Thurs. – 6-11 p.m., Fri. – 6 p.m.-midnight, Sat. – 5 p.m.-midnight Join us as we celebrate our 40th year with Folklorama! Experience an authentically Irish adventure featuring dance, music, food, drink and humour we are known for. Enjoy a delicious array of Irish foods such as Colcannon, Irish Stew, Shepherd's Pie and Irish Cream Cake. Top this off with an Irish Coffee, Guinness, Harp, Smithwick's or one of our fine Irish whiskeys. Complete your visit with a Celtic souvenir of intricate silver jewellery, stone and glassware or a t-shirt or sport jersey. Sláinte! #35 Israel Pavilion-Shalom Square Asper Jewish Community Campus, 123 doncaster st. show times: Sun.-Thurs. – 6:45, 8:15, 9:45p.m. Fri. 5:15, 6:45 p.m., Sat. – 9:45, 11:15 p.m. hours: Sun.-Thurs. – 6-11 p.m., Fri. – 4:30-8 p.m., (Closed from 8 p.m. on Friday until 9 p.m. on Saturday for Sabbath) Come and discover the small and beautiful country of Israel. Set in a modern and cosmopolitan setting, it is steeped in history and traditions. Visit the Israel Pavilion and learn all about Israel's contribution to the world. Be amazed by the internationally renowned Chai Folk Ensemble, which brings to life the best of Israeli folklore and culture through music, song and dance. Enjoy some falafel (chick pea balls) and dip into some delicious hummus. Savour a glass of imported wine or Goldstar Israeli beer and finish the evening off with our much desired desserts. #36 Italian Pavilion Centro Caboto Centre, 1055 Wilkes Ave. show times: Sun.-Thurs. – 6:45, 8:15, 9:45 p.m., Fri. – 6:45, 8:15, 9:45, 11 p.m., Sat. – 5:15, 6:45, 8:15, 9:45 p.m. hours: Sun.-Thurs. – 6-11 p.m., Fri. – 6 p.m.-2 a.m., Sat. – 4:30-11 p.m. late night Parties: Fri. – midnight-2 a.m. Festa Italiana! Join us in celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Centro Caboto Centre! Experience the rich culture, exhilarating dances and warm hospitality of our pavilion. While enjoying the show, savour some traditional Italian delicacies, beverages and desserts. Complete your visit with a tour of our cultural display and a stroll through the mercato in Café 13. Come and party the Italian way. At festa, everyone is Italian. #37 Japanese Pavilion st Joseph's Parish hall, 515 College Ave. show times: Sun.-Sat. – 6:45, 8:15, 9:45 p.m. hours: Sun.-Sat. – 6-11 p.m. Come and join us at our new location this year at the Japanese Pavilion where you will experience our beautiful heritage through food, drink, entertainment and cultural displays. Savour our sushi or other delicious items such as Japanese style noodles, gyudon, sunomono salad and miso soup, and end with a scrumptious dessert of manju. Our food is prepared under the direction of Chef Sadao Ohno, former owner of Winnipeg's own Edohei Restaurant. Sample Japanese beer, sake or our sake-infused sunrise cocktail or green tea. Sit back and enjoy the energy and power of Japanese drum group, Hinode Taiko, the Aurora Dance and Kaede Dance Groups, songs by local singers and martial arts demonstrations. Learn about the uniqueness of Japanese culture and history through the remarkable displays and demonstrations. Come enjoy Tanabata or "Star Festival" and leave a wish on our wishing tree. New location, same warm hospitality. We can't wait for you to join us! #38 Pavillon canadien-français Centre culturel franco-manitobain, 340 Provencher blvd. show times: Sun.-Sat. – 6:45, 8:15, 9:45 p.m. hours: Sun.-Sat. – 6-11 p.m. Bienvenue au Fort Rouge! 2013 marks the 275th anniversary of the construction of Fort Rouge at the historic Forks by the explorer La Vérendrye in 1738. Join us in celebrating by visiting our cultural display and enjoying the show with musicians and dancers from L'Ensemble Folklorique de la Rivière-Rouge along with our special guests, La Compagnie de La Vérendrye. Raise a glass of Caribou or maple coffee as the party lasts all week long with delicious tourtières (meat pie), creton (pork pâté) and sugar pies. Come experience the Joie de Vivre French-Canadians are renowned for. #39 Philippine Pavilion Nayong Pilipino tec voc school, 1555 Wall st. east show times: Sun.-Thurs. – 6:45, 8:15, 9:45 p.m., Fri., Sat. – 5:30, 6:45, 8:15, 9:45, 11 p.m. hours: Sun., Fri., Sat. – 5 p.m.-midnight, Mon.-Thurs. – 5-11 p.m. THOMAS STEEN City Councillor, Elmwood - East Kildonan 986-5195 • tsteen@winnipeg.ca Enjoy Your Folklorama Experience! 6 "Go Anywhere" August 4-17, 2013 • For your travel guide, visit: www.folklorama.ca

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