Folklorama 2017: Week One

Scenes from the Week One pavilions at Folklorama.

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The city’s most diverse festival, Folklorama, is on now, giving visitors a chance to experience food, cultural displays and customs from around the world.

Now in its 48th year, the first week of Folklorama kicked off Sunday with pavilions across the city showcasing the best tradtions of 20 different countries.

For a complete list of venues, pavillions, schedules and ticket information, visit folklorama.ca.

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Dancers perform at the Africa pavilion at Holy Cross Gym, 290 Dubuc St.
John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press Dancers perform at the Africa pavilion at Holy Cross Gym, 290 Dubuc St.

 

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Dancers perform at the Africa pavilion at Holy Cross Gym, 290 Dubuc St.
John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press Dancers perform at the Africa pavilion at Holy Cross Gym, 290 Dubuc St.
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Dancers perform at the Africa pavilion at Holy Cross Gym, 290 Dubuc St.
John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press Dancers perform at the Africa pavilion at Holy Cross Gym, 290 Dubuc St.
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The Hi-Life Steel Orchestra performs at the Caribbean pavilion at the centre culturel franco-manitobain.
John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press The Hi-Life Steel Orchestra performs at the Caribbean pavilion at the centre culturel franco-manitobain.
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Young dancers perform at the Caribbean pavilion at the centre culturel franco-manitobain.
John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press Young dancers perform at the Caribbean pavilion at the centre culturel franco-manitobain.
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A dancer performs at the Caribbean pavilion at the centre culturel franco-manitobain.
John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press A dancer performs at the Caribbean pavilion at the centre culturel franco-manitobain.
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Dancers perform at the Chile Lindo pavilion at the Notre Dame Recreational Centre, 
271 ave de la Cathedrale.
John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press Dancers perform at the Chile Lindo pavilion at the Notre Dame Recreational Centre, 271 ave de la Cathedrale.
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Dancers perform at the Chile Lindo pavilion at the Notre Dame Recreational Centre, 
271 ave de la Cathedrale.
John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press Dancers perform at the Chile Lindo pavilion at the Notre Dame Recreational Centre, 271 ave de la Cathedrale.
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Dancers perform at the Chile Lindo pavilion at the Notre Dame Recreational Centre, 
271 ave de la Cathedrale.
John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press Dancers perform at the Chile Lindo pavilion at the Notre Dame Recreational Centre, 271 ave de la Cathedrale.
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Latin dance schools Cubanisimo and Cuban Movements perform at Cuban Pavilion at the Convention Centre.
Jen Doerksen / Winnipeg Free Press Latin dance schools Cubanisimo and Cuban Movements perform at Cuban Pavilion at the Convention Centre.
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Latin dance schools Cubanisimo and Cuban Movements perform at Cuban Pavilion at the Convention Centre.
Jen Doerksen / Winnipeg Free Press Latin dance schools Cubanisimo and Cuban Movements perform at Cuban Pavilion at the Convention Centre.
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Latin dance schools Cubanisimo and Cuban Movements perform at Cuban Pavilion at the Convention Centre.
Jen Doerksen / Winnipeg Free Press Latin dance schools Cubanisimo and Cuban Movements perform at Cuban Pavilion at the Convention Centre.
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Dancers perform at the Ethiopian Pavilion at the Ethiopian Cultural Centre, 215 Selkirk Ave.
Jen Doerksen / Winnipeg Free Press Dancers perform at the Ethiopian Pavilion at the Ethiopian Cultural Centre, 215 Selkirk Ave.
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Dancers perform during the Ethiopian Pavilion at the Ethiopian Cultural Centre, 215 Selkirk Ave.
Jen Doerksen / Winnipeg Free Press Dancers perform during the Ethiopian Pavilion at the Ethiopian Cultural Centre, 215 Selkirk Ave.
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Dancers perform during the Ethiopian Pavilion at the Ethiopian Cultural Centre, 215 Selkirk Ave.
Jen Doerksen / Winnipeg Free Press Dancers perform during the Ethiopian Pavilion at the Ethiopian Cultural Centre, 215 Selkirk Ave.
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A Pow Wow Indian Taco at the First Nations Pavilion in the RBC Convention Centre.
Jen Doerksen / Winnipeg Free Press A Pow Wow Indian Taco at the First Nations Pavilion in the RBC Convention Centre.
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Young dancers with the Aboriginal School of Dance perform at the First Nations Pavilion at the RBC Convention Centre.
Jen Doerksen / Winnipeg Free Press Young dancers with the Aboriginal School of Dance perform at the First Nations Pavilion at the RBC Convention Centre.
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A dancer with the Aboriginal School of Dance performs at the First Nations Pavilion at the RBC Convention Centre.
Jen Doerksen / Winnipeg Free Press A dancer with the Aboriginal School of Dance performs at the First Nations Pavilion at the RBC Convention Centre.
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Dancers with the Aboriginal School of Dance perform at the First Nations Pavilion at the RBC Convention Centre.
Jen Doerksen / Winnipeg Free Press Dancers with the Aboriginal School of Dance perform at the First Nations Pavilion at the RBC Convention Centre.
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MCs for the night cheers the crowd in typical German fashion at the German Pavilion at the German Society of Winnipeg, 121 Charles St.
Jen Doerksen / Winnipeg Free Press MCs for the night cheers the crowd in typical German fashion at the German Pavilion at the German Society of Winnipeg, 121 Charles St.
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The Heidschnucken Dancers perform during the German Pavilion at the German Society of Winnipeg, 121 Charles St.
Jen Doerksen / Winnipeg Free Press The Heidschnucken Dancers perform during the German Pavilion at the German Society of Winnipeg, 121 Charles St.
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Young dancers perform in the German Pavilion at the German Society of Winnipeg, 121 Charles St.
Jen Doerksen / Winnipeg Free Press Young dancers perform in the German Pavilion at the German Society of Winnipeg, 121 Charles St.
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Dancers perform at the India pavilion at the Heather Curling Club, 120 Youville St.
John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press Dancers perform at the India pavilion at the Heather Curling Club, 120 Youville St.
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Dancers perform at the India pavilion at the Heather Curling Club, 120 Youville St.
John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press Dancers perform at the India pavilion at the Heather Curling Club, 120 Youville St.
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Dancers perform at the India pavilion at the Heather Curling Club, 120 Youville St.
John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press Dancers perform at the India pavilion at the Heather Curling Club, 120 Youville St.
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Music at the Celtic-Ireland pavilion at the Fort Garry Curling Club, 696 Archibald St.
John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press Music at the Celtic-Ireland pavilion at the Fort Garry Curling Club, 696 Archibald St.
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Dancers kick things up at the Celtic-Ireland pavilion at the Fort Garry Curling Club, 696 Archibald St.
Dancing at the Celtic Irish pavilion (John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press)
John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press Dancers kick things up at the Celtic-Ireland pavilion at the Fort Garry Curling Club, 696 Archibald St. Dancing at the Celtic Irish pavilion (John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press)
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Dancers at the Celtic-Ireland pavilion at the Fort Garry Curling Club, 696 Archibald St.
John Woods / Winnipeg Free Press Dancers at the Celtic-Ireland pavilion at the Fort Garry Curling Club, 696 Archibald St.
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Members of dance company Magdaragat Philippines Inc. dance at the Pearl of the Orient Philippine Pavilion at R.B. Russell School.
Jen Doerksen / Winnipeg Free Press Members of dance company Magdaragat Philippines Inc. dance at the Pearl of the Orient Philippine Pavilion at R.B. Russell School.
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Young members of dance company Magdaragat Philippines Inc. dance at the Pearl of the Orient Philippine Pavilion at R.B. Russell School.
Jen Doerksen / Winnipeg Free Press Young members of dance company Magdaragat Philippines Inc. dance at the Pearl of the Orient Philippine Pavilion at R.B. Russell School.
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Members of dance company Magdaragat Philippines Inc. dance at the Pearl of the Orient Philippine pavilion at R.B. Russell School.
Jen Doerksen / Winnipeg Free Press Members of dance company Magdaragat Philippines Inc. dance at the Pearl of the Orient Philippine pavilion at R.B. Russell School.
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Members of the S.P.K. Iskry Polish Dance Ensemble show off their steps at the Polish pavilion in the Convention Centre.
Jen Doerksen / Winnipeg Free Press Members of the S.P.K. Iskry Polish Dance Ensemble show off their steps at the Polish pavilion in the Convention Centre.
Members of the S.P.K. Iskry Polish Dance Ensemble dance at the Polish Pavilion in the Convention Centre (Jen Doerksen / Winnipeg Free Press).
Members of the S.P.K. Iskry Polish Dance Ensemble dance at the Polish Pavilion in the Convention Centre (Jen Doerksen / Winnipeg Free Press).
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Members of the S.P.K. Iskry Polish Dance Ensemble show off their steps at the Polish pavilion in the Convention Centre.
Jen Doerksen / Winnipeg Free Press Members of the S.P.K. Iskry Polish Dance Ensemble show off their steps at the Polish pavilion in the Convention Centre.

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