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Two new pavilions join Folklorama for 54th festival

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Two new pavilions join Folklorama for 54th festival

With the 54th edition of Folklorama just days away, organizers and legions of volunteers are gearing up to treat the masses to authentic eats, cultural displays and plenty of entertainment. 'When you visit a pavilion, you feel the love and pride our communities pour into sharing their heritage, and it's really a beautiful reflection of who we are collectively,' Folklorama executive director Teresa Cotroneo said at a news conference Wednesday. This year's festival kicks off Sunday featuring 43 ethno-cultural pavilions at Winnipeg venues across two weeks. Two new pavilions join the lineup – Modern Chinese and Mabuhay Philippine. Several others are set to celebrate big anniversaries, like the Pavilion of Scotland which is marking its 50th year at Folklorama. Sadly, the First Nations Pavilion announced earlier this month its decision to withdraw from the festival as its communities continue to grapple with the ongoing wildfires. However, Cotroneo said the festival has partnered with Neemu-Egwah Inc., the organization behind the First Nations Pavilion, to provide tours for evacuees staying at emergency shelters in Winnipeg. All proceeds from Folklorama help to keep each pavilion's cultural tradition alive, organizers say. 'Proceeds from each pavilion goes back to that community so the next generation can appreciate, learn and preserve the traditions, customs and recipes that make up their beautiful culture,' said Folklorama board member Kim Ly. Folklorama runs Aug. 3 to 16. More details can be found on the organization's website.

Cultural pride gears up for joyful display at 54th Folklorama

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Cultural pride gears up for joyful display at 54th Folklorama

With less than four days to go, the final countdown is on for Winnipeg to bask in a rich display of traditions from around the globe at Folklorama. The festival is running its 54th edition from Aug. 3 to 16 with 43 pavilions throughout the city. After decades of operation, the two-week event stands as a mirror of Winnipeg's history — woven by different languages and cultures that have been nurtured over generations to make a diverse city, said Teresa Cotroneo, the festival's executive director. "When you visit a pavilion, you feel the love and pride our communities pour into sharing their heritage. It's really a beautiful reflection of who we are collectively," Cotroneo said at a news conference Wednesday. Folklorama began in 1970 and bills itself as the longest-running multicultural festival in the world. Added to this year's lineup are the Modern Chinese and Mabuhay Philippine pavilions. The Argentina Tango, Budapest-Hungaria, African, Métis, Spain and Canadien-français pavilions are returning after taking one or more years off from the festival, Cotroneo said. Some pavilions are marking milestone anniversaries, including the Scotland pavilion celebrating its 50th year at the festival, and the Tamil pavilion marking 25. However, Manitoba's wildfire situation prompted Neemu-Egwah, organizer of the festival's First Nations pavilion, to withdraw their participation with the hope of refocusing support on those evacuated from their homes as the province remains under state of emergency. Cotroneo said Folklorama stands behind the Neemu-Egwah decision, and it is partnering with the group to arrange Folklorama tours for some evacuees staying in shelters in Winnipeg, providing transportation, admission and food. "While we do hold space for those who are navigating hardship, we're also reminded of the power of culture to uplift, connect and bring joy," she said. 'Volunteers truly make up the festival' Mayor Scott Gillingham hailed Folklorama as a representation of Winnipeg's beauty and the diversity of the city. He also gave a shout-out to Folklorama volunteers working at the festival. "Folklorama doesn't just come together in two weeks in August. It's a year-long operation that's at work," he said. The message of acknowledgement was shared by Kim Lee, president of the festival's board of directors. "Our volunteers truly make up the festival," Lee said. Proceeds from each pavilion will go back to the community, Lee said, in hopes of supporting culture preservation by using the revenue to allow the next generation to learn their traditions and customs. General admission tickets are $7.50, plus other applicable fees, the festival said. Those 12 and under can attend the festival free of charge.

Folklorama debuting two new pavilions this year

Winnipeg Free Press

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Winnipeg Free Press

Folklorama debuting two new pavilions this year

WINNIPEG One of the many elements of Winnipeg's annual Folklorama festival is that it keeps one on the past while keeping another on the future. This year's Folklorama, the 54th edition, will showcase two new pavilions — the Mabuhay Philippine pavilion will be held during the festival's first week (Aug. 3 to 9) at the Philippine Canadian Centre at 737 Keewatin St. and the Modern Chinese pavilion will be held during its second week (Aug. 10 to 16) at the University of Manitoba's University Centre, 210-224 — 66 Chancellors Cir. According to the Mabuhay Philippine pavilion 'will showcase traditional and contemporary folk dances and music depicting the artistry and cultural niche of Luzon, the largest of the three main islands of the Philippines.' Supplied photo Lin Chen and Kristian Sievers, pictured here, are among those set to perform at the new Modern Chinese pavilion during the second week of this year's Folklorama. While enjoying the show, organizers say, guests will able to enjoy dishes such as pansit, adobo, shish kebob, or sweet and sour fish fillet, while washing them down with San Miguel beer or tropical non-alcoholic beverages. Prakhar Jain, who is co-ordinating the Modern Chinese pavilion with James Page, said the new pavilion will give visitors the chance to experience not just the heritage of mainland China, but also nations closely connected to Chinese culture, such as Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and Taiwan. 'We're proud that this a new pavilion, and we want to highlight diversity, equity and inclusivity,' Jain said. 'We want to try and bring everyone together, and showcase everything under one roof.' Guests can expect to enjoy entertainment such as the traditional dragon and lion dances, and there will also be performances by Diva Xu, and Lin Chen and Kristian Sievers. Mondays A weekly look at news and events that matter in your communities. 'We hope it's a success, and we hope to build on it next year and continue to encourage diversity,' Jain said. 'We're very excited about it.' Jain added the University of Manitoba is a great location for the pavilion, as it's accessible and provides lots of parking. Simon FullerCommunity Journalist Simon Fuller is a reporter/photographer for the Free Press Community Review. Email him at or call him at 204-697-7111. Read full biography Our newsroom depends on a growing audience of readers to power our journalism. If you are not a paid reader, please consider becoming a subscriber. Our newsroom depends on its audience of readers to power our journalism. Thank you for your support.