Last summer was my first time going to Folklorama and it was amazing! My friends and I went to the Ireland-Irish pavilion where we were fully immersed in a culture so unlike my own German/Ukraine background. We got to see traditional dancing, folk music, and experience people of all ages enjoying their own heritage. I think that is what I like the most, seeing young people enjoying and celebrating their heritage and background. It was awesome to see kids dancing to traditional folk music and singing along.
(Photo from Folklarama)
If you are going to be in Winnipeg this summer from August 1st to the 14th I strongly recommend that you visit as many pavilions as you can. If not for yourself, for me (sadly I will be on vacation during this time).
Should you need more convincing to go to Folklorama it was also voted Event of The Year by the Tourism Association of Canada 2009.
One thing I regret not doing that I encourage everyone else to do is try the food! The line was really long and we just were not in the mood to wait but we regretted it soon after. The food did look and smell amazing and everyone else we talked to said we were crazy not to try it!
Cheers and enjoy Folklorama 2010!
Janis
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