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TOP EXECUTIVE CONTACT INFORMATION:
Teresa Cotroneo
tcotroneo@folklorama.ca
(204) 982-6216
NUMBER OF YEARS FESTIVAL
OR EVENT HAS BEEN PRODUCED:
Started in 1970, 48 years
EVENT DATES:
First two weeks in August
PRIMARY TARGET AUDIENCE:
All community segments
RECURRENCE CYCLE:
Annually
ESTIMATED COMBINED
AGGREGATE ATTENDANCE:
413,000 visitors in 2013
Folklorama
Experience the energy and excitement of the largest and
longest-running multicultural festival of its kind in the world
(as determined in 2010 by CIOFF, the International Council of
Organizations of Folklore Festivals and Folk Arts). Folklorama
began in 1970 as a celebration of Manitoba's centennial,
and has grown into an annual two-week festival of global
culture. Over 40 volunteer-run pavilions participate each year,
showcasing unique cultures in venues throughout Winnipeg.
Pavilions feature cultural displays, warm hospitality, authentic
ethnic cuisine and lively performances by local, national
and international entertainers. The intent of the festival is to
highlight the beauty that derives from cultural diversity in
Manitoba and promote cultural understanding.
