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CTV News
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Folklorama releases attendance figures for 2025
CTV's Jon Hendricks wraps up his tour of Folklorama pavilions for 2025 with a stop at the Greek Pavilion. One of Winnipeg's longest-running cultural festivals is celebrating a successful 2025. Folklorama wrapped up its 54th edition on Saturday. This year, 43 pavilions took part over two weeks, with 361,703 visits recorded this year. That is up more than 65 thousand visitors as compared to last year, which had 38 pavilions. Expand Autoplay 1 of 55 Scottish Pavilion Dancers perform at the Scottish Pavilion at Folklorama on Aug. 10, 2025. (Milan Lukes/CTV News Winnipeg) scottish pavilion A dancer performs at the Scottish Pavilion at Folklorama on Aug. 10, 2025. (Milan Lukes/CTV News Winnipeg) scottish pavilion A pipe and drum band performs at the Scottish Pavilion at Folklorama on Aug. 10, 2025. (Milan Lukes/CTV News Winnipeg) Folklorama 2025 Dancers perform on stage at the Celtic Ireland Pavilion on Aug. 4, 2025. (Dan Timmerman/CTV News Winnipeg) Celtic Ireland Pavilion Dancers perform on stage at the Celtic Ireland Pavilion on Aug. 4, 2025. (Daniel Halmarson/CTV News Winnipeg) Celtic Ireland Pavilion A singer performs on stage at the Celtic Ireland Pavilion on Aug. 4, 2025. (Daniel Halmarson/CTV News Winnipeg) African Pavilion Performers play the marimba together on stage at the African Pavilion on Aug. 5, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) African Pavilion A collection of statues and sandals with beaded artwork on display at the African Pavilion on Aug. 5, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) African Pavilion The Africa Plate is one of several featured dishes at the African Pavilion. It features chicken, rice and plantains. Here it is on Aug. 5, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) African Pavilion Here are different pairs of sandals available for sale with beaded artwork in the African market at the African Pavilion on Aug. 5, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) African Pavilion A number of traditional African table games on display at the African Pavilion on Aug. 5, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) African Pavilion Here are a few of the different dishes on display at the African Pavilion on Aug. 5, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) African Pavilion Many volunteers work together at the African Pavilion to bring it back each year. The pavilion has been a part of Folklorama for more than 20 years. Here are some of the volunteers together on Aug. 5, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) African Pavilion A number of performers play the marimba together on stage at the African Pavilion on Aug. 5, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) African Pavilion Handmade keyfabs and lanyards are just some of the many items available to buy at the African market as a part of the African Pavilion. Here they are on display on Aug. 5, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) Africa Pavilion A number of dresses are on display inside the African market at the African Pavilion on Aug. 5, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) British Isles Pavilion The four youth ambassadors from the British Isles Pavilion are seen together on Aug. 6, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) British Isles Pavilion Many different items are viewable at the British Isles Pavilion's cultural display including this bear in royal attire on Aug. 6, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) British Isles Pavilion Beatrix Potter's work is featured at the British Isles Pavilion's cultural display on Aug. 6. 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) British Isles Pavilion Paddington Bear sits in a basket at the British Isles Pavilion's cultural display on Aug. 6, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) British Isles Pavilion Tea sets from different parts of the British Isles are on display at the British Isles Pavilion on Aug. 6, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) British Isles Pavilion Dancers from the McConnell School of Dance are seen together after a performance on stage at the British Isles Pavilion on Aug. 6, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) Spirit Of Ukraine Pavilion Cabbage rolls, pierogies and more are offered on the menu at the Spirit Of Ukraine Pavilion on Aug. 7, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) Spirit Of Ukraine Pavilion These members of the Zoloto Dance Company perform different Ukrainian dance styles at the Spirit of Ukraine Pavilion. Here they are together on Aug. 7, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) Spirit Of Ukraine Pavilion A look at some of the festive floral handmade headwear on display at the Spirit of Ukraine Pavilion on Aug. 7, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) Spirit Of Ukraine Pavilion A look at a decorative cake on display at the Spirit of Ukraine Pavilion on Aug. 7, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) Spirit Of Ukraine Pavilion Different motanky are on display inside the Spirit of Ukraine Pavilion on Aug. 7, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) Spirit Of Ukraine Pavilion Members of the Zoloto Dance Company perform every night at the Spirit of Ukraine Pavilion. Here is their table on display on Aug. 7, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) Spirit Of Ukraine Pavilion Here are some of the hardworking volunteers together at the Spirit of Ukraine Pavilion on Aug. 7, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) Spirit Of Ukraine Pavilion A look at some of the Ukrainian merchandise on display at the Spirit of Ukraine Pavilion on Aug. 7, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) Spirit Of Ukraine Pavilion A look at the cultural display at this year's Spirit of Ukraine Pavilion on Aug. 7, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) Italian Pavilion Four of the ambassadors at the Italian Pavilion gather together for a photo on stage on Aug. 8, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) Italian Pavilion A look at a portion of the cultural display inside Cafe 13 at the Italian Pavilion on Aug. 8, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) Italian Pavilion A look at Italian Canadian artist Enzo Cilia's work on display inside the market for the Italian Pavilion on Aug. 8, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) Italian Pavilion A look at many of the Italian items on display inside the Cafe 13 market at the Italian Pavilion on Aug. 8, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) Italian Pavilion Pinocchio is joined by many other items as a part of the cultural display inside the Italian Pavilion on Aug. 8, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) French Canadian Pavilion A model of Fort Rouge on display inside the French Canadian Pavilion on Aug. 11, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) French Canadian Pavilion A look at many of the different foods and treats for sale at the French Canadian Pavilion on Aug. 11, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) French Canadian Pavilion A look at scarves made from finger weaving inside the French Canadian Pavilion on Aug. 11, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) French Canadian Pavilion A look at a number of different toys, scarves and games on display inside the French Canadian Pavilion on Aug. 11, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) Ghana Pavilion A new display was made this year inside the Ghana Pavilion highlighting the works of different musicians from the country. Here is the display on Aug. 12, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) Ghana Pavilion A number of wood carvings and artifacts on display at the Ghana Pavilion on Aug. 12, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) Ghana Pavilion Many different dishes and desserts are brought together at the Ghana Pavilion including stew chicken, plantains and Ghanaian street food on Aug. 12, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) Ghana Pavilion A look at some of the different items sold by different vendors at the Ghana Pavilion on Aug. 12, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) Japanese Pavilion A collection of Japanese toys and items for sale at the Japanese Pavilion on Aug. 13, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) Japanese Pavilion Origami of many different animals and creatures on display at the Japanese Pavilion on Aug. 13, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) Japanese Pavilion Popular Japanese crackers available for sale at the Japanese Pavilion on Aug. 13, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) Japanese Pavilion A hand wrapped bento box on display at the Japanese Pavilion on Aug. 13, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) Japanese Pavilion A collection of Japanese stuffed animals on display inside the Japanese Pavilion on Aug. 13, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) Japanese Pavilion Members and alumni of the Japanese drumming group Hinode Taiko gather together on stage at the Japanese Pavilion on Aug. 13, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) Polish Pavilion A look at traditional Pisanki made at the Polish Pavilion on Aug. 14, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) Polish Pavilion A look at a handmade mobile decoration on display as a part of the cultural display inside the Polish Pavilion on Aug. 14, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) Polish Pavilion A traditional loom used for weaving in Polish culture on display inside the Polish Pavilion on Aug. 14, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) Polish Pavilion A traditional Polish Christmas tree on display inside the Polish Pavilion on Aug. 14, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) Brazilian Pavilion Various dishes are served at the Brazilian Pavilion including chicken skewers, and different combination platters of beans and rice together. Here they are on Aug. 15, 2025. (Joseph Bernacki/CTV News Winnipeg) 'I'd like to thank all our partners and funders for their support of this year's festival, all the visitors who celebrated with us, our dedicated volunteers, and of course, our ethno-cultural communities whose dedication is nothing short of extraordinary,' Teresa Cotroneo, Folklorama's executive director, said in a statement. According to organizers, 14,485 volunteer shifts took place over the two weeks, totaling close to 87,000 hours. 'From pavilion coordinators to culinary teams, thousands of volunteers make each visit unique and memorable,' Cotroneo said. 'We are so grateful to each and every one of them.' There were 815 shows and late-night parties that took place during this year's Folklorama. Next year's Folklorama is scheduled to run from Aug. 2 to 15, 2026.
National Post
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- National Post
Fringe Review: A Kind of Electra is the star-studded the Greek tragedy of Fringe 2025
Article content Stage 4, MacEwan Fine Arts Walterdale Theatre Article content With all the one-person plays, improv comedy shows, and personal journeys on offer at this year's fringe, it was refreshing to watch a show that harkened back to the tradition of performing Greek tragedies on stage. Article content That's how it felt watching A Kind of Electra, a modern retelling of the tragedy of Electra and Orestes, the children of Mycenae, the general who led his armies to war against Troy. Article content Electra wants revenge for her father's murder and hopes her exiled brother Orestes will help. But when he returns, their ill-meant plans spiral out of control in a rising crescendo of madness that leads to a shocking finale. Article content Performances were spectacular all around from the star-studded cast, but most notably Caitlin Stacey, an accomplished star of the iconic Australian TV show Neighbours and the 2022 breakout horror film Smile, among many other accolades. Her presence was magnetic, capturing the audience's attention anytime she spoke in riddles. gesticulate wildly, or laughed with childlike glee. Article content While you may not know the story of Electra, there are enough passing references to the Odyssey, particularly the battle of Troy, to provide enough common historical context for the audience to follow. There are plenty of chuckles here and there, but the story is at its best when it explores challenging topics like matricide, betrayal, grief, guilt, denial, and familial bonds. Article content Article content
CTV News
2 hours ago
- CTV News
Roar of paddles and cheers filled Heritage Park at 21st Dragon Boat Festival
The Barrie Dragon Boat Festival held annually in Heritage Park brings teams together for a fun-fill ay of camaraderie and fundraising while racing dragon boats. The Barrie Public Library is the proud host of the Barrie Dragon Boat Festival held annually in Heritage Park. The festival brings teams together for a fun-filled day of camaraderie and fundraising while racing dragon boats on Kempenfelt Bay. The roar of paddles and cheers filled Heritage Park over the weekend as the Annual Dragon Boat Festival returned to Kempenfelt Bay. Now in its 21st year, teams from across the region raced along the Barrie waterfront, drawing crowds and celebrating community spirit. Organized with help from the Barrie Public Library, the event raised funds for local causes while bringing people together for a day of competition and fun. This year, nearly 40 teams competed for the winning title, raising money for their charity of choice. The Barrie Dragon Boat Festival is presented by Tim Hortons, the title sponsor. The long-standing event is made possible by the support of volunteers, community partners, and teams. Since 2003, competing teams have raised over $2 million across sixty different charities, including the Barrie Public Library's Future Branches Campaign.
