The Thunder Bay Multicultural Association

presents

Folklore Festival 2009

Begin your adventure by being greeted by

Goodwill Ambassadors dressed in the costumes of various nations. Continue by visiting the Main Arena where the majestic fanfare of flags of the World welcomes you to magnificent exhibits,

an activity-packed Children’s Area

and

the dazzling sights and sounds on the largest stage in Thunder Bay.

Exhibitors include

Unique Ecuadorian Crafts and Clothing (2 booths)

Thunder Bay Aboriginal Arts & Heritage Crafts

Nhu Asia

Kikwetu African Artifacts

Chaban Ukrainian Dance Group

Indu Adlakha--Treasures from India

Zorya Ukrainian Dance Association

Sneha Jani-Superior East Indian Collection

Thunder Bay Public Library

Caring Hands

World Vision

Thunder Bay Multicultural Association Booth & Youth Booth

Thunder Bay Aboriginal Arts & Heritage Information Booth

Melodies in Motion

Hammarskjold International Studies

Regional Multicultural Youth Council

"Passport to the World"

The HOTFM Street Team (Dougall Media)

Fine Local Artists

Donna Heisholt, Greg Zelinski, Kevin Bellmore,

Gina Zen, Derek Khani, Ira Johnson,

Linda Dell, Stephanie Siemieniuk

Let your exotic feast begin with the Food Booths...in the Curling Club

New! Egyptian Food Booth

Aboriginal Arts & Heritage Thunder Bay Food Booth

India Canada

Portuguese Association of Thunder Bay

Filipino-Canadian Association

Caribbean African Multicultural Association

East Fort William Prosvita (Ukrainian)

Club Cappuccino Cafe & Desserts

Greek Community

Canadian Polish Congress

Thunder Bay Chinese-Canadian Association

Italy—Da Vinci

The Poppin’ Hut celebrates Canada

Thai Kitchen

The Fudge Lady

Theresa’s Italian Foods

Imported Beers and Wines

Entertainment Schedule* 2009 Saturday, May 2nd

12:15 Nadine Akisumisui Friday,

Lakehead Japanese Cultural Association

12:25 Filipino-Canadian Association of Thunder Bay

12:35 Matt Sellick Latin Guitar

12:45 The Pipes and Drums of Thunder Bay

1:15 Finding Molly Bish (Caribbean)

1:30 Lakehead Chinese Folk Music Group

1:45 Thunder Bay Chinese-Canadian Association

“The Lion Dance”

2:00 OPENING CEREMONIES

"Parade of Nations"

(a colourful display of the performances to come!)

2:45 BREAK

3:00 Faye Gleeson Dance Center Irish Step Dancers

3:15 Chaban Ukrainian Dance Group

3:35 Lakehead Japanese Cultural Association FUJI Dancers

3:45 Arabella Middle Eastern Dance Academy

3:55 Morgan’s School of Highland Dancing

4:05 Troika (Russian Dancers)

4:15 BREAK

4:35 Lakehead Chinese Folk Dance Group

4:45 Angus Jourdain

4:55 Zorya Ukrainian Dance Association

5:15 Northern Woodland Ojibway Drum & Dance Group

5:35 Middle Eastern Dancers (Satu’s Belly Dancing)

5:45 TTCCA Tai Chi Group

5:55 India Canada Association

6:05 SUPPER BREAK

7:30 Feature Entertainers,“ROCKSTEADY”

-10:30 present

A Tribute to Great REGGAE Music!

HOT! HOT! HOT!

(Food Court & International Liquor Booth open till 11pm)

Travel the World and enjoy "Dinner & Dancing" for "a song"!)

“Let’s get JAMMIN’ the Night Away!!”

The Children’s Area

FREE activities

Inflatable

“Passport to the World”, Japanese Children’s Day

Aboriginal Encampment with activities

Face-painting, crafts, and prizes galore

Wheelchairs and scooters available

Courtesy of SHOPPERS Home Health Care

Entertainment Schedule* 2009 Sunday, May 3rd

12:20 Pelimanni Orchestra

12:50 Filipino-Canadian Association of Thunder Bay

1:00 Kam Valley Fiddlers

1:30 Kiikurit Finnish Folk Dancers

1:45 Le Stelle Alpine Italian Performing Arts Association

2:05 Arabella Middle Eastern Dance Academy

2:15 Lakehead Chinese Folk Dance Group

2:25 Zorya Ukrainian Dance Association

2:45 BREAK

3:05 Troika (Russian Dancers)

3:20 Angus Jourdain

3:30 TTCCA Tai Chi Group

3:40 The Pipes and Drums of Thunder Bay

4:00 Chaban Ukrainian Dance Group

4:20 Morgan’s School of Highland Dancing

4:30 Prosvita Mixed Choir

4:40 BREAK

5:05 Finding Molly Bish (Caribbean)

5:20 Matt Sellick Latin Guitar

5:30 Middle Eastern Dancers (Satu's Belly Dancing)

5:40 Northern Woodland Ojibway Drum & Dance Group

6:05 Lakehead Chinese Folk Music Group

6:15 India Canada Association

6:25 Karen Community

6:35 Experience Dance

6:45 Nadine Akisumisui Friday,

Lakehead Japanese Cultural Association

6:55 Teresa

7:00 CLOSING CEREMONIES

(Flag assembly--gather at Dressing Room 4)

"Celebrating 36 Years of Folklore Festivals”

The audience is invited to carry flags of the World on stage as we parade in to some Great Reggae Music. Let's celebrate the many cultures that make Canada an incredible place to live and all the volunteers who have contributed to bringing us 36 successful Folklore Festivals.

"Trip for 2" Raffle (anywhere WESTJET flies)

(Licence#M608538)

Courtesy of WESTJET

Funds to Canadian Red Cross & Friends of Refugees (DOORS)

*Schedule subject to change

Thanks to Dougall Media, Wilson’s Business Solutions, WESTJET, VIANET Internet Solutions, Local CREDIT UNIONS and managers, SHOPPERS Home Health Care, CBC 88.3 Radio One, Creekside Nursery, CRC Communications, Safeguard Business Systems, Intercity Shopping Centre, Lamba and Associates, Cook Engineering, Global Creations by Michelle, Sencia, Thunder Bay Aboriginal Arts & Heritage, Superior Bowl, Chronicle Journal, John Ongaro, local schools, the local media for their support, the great guys from Thunder Sound & Lighting, ROCKSTEADY, our Food Booth groups, Entertainers, Exhibitors, Artists, Ambassadors, Coordinator, Festival Chairs, Folklore Committee members, and our wonderful volunteers, and of course, our Festival visitors.