Folklorama set to run from Aug. 2 to 15

East Winnipeg

After countless hours of planning, preparation and volunteer contributions, the 55th annual Folklorama festival is now less than two months away.

This year’s Folklorama festival will run from Sunday, Aug. 3 to Saturday, Aug. 16, and showcase 45 pavilions at venues across the city that encapsulate what makes Winnipeg such a vibrant, diverse and eclectic place to live or visit.

Week 1 pavilions (Aug. 2 to 8) in east Winnipeg include:

• Africa/Caribbean (Holy Eucharist Parish Centre — 460 Munroe Ave.);

• Belgian (Le Club Belge — 407 Provencher Blvd.);

• Ghana (Notre Dame Recreation Centre — 271 avenue de la Cathedrale);

• Japanese (Heather Curling Club — 120 Youville St.);

• Pavilion of Scotland (Centro Caboto Centre — 1055 Wilkes Ave.);

• Pavillon Canadien-français (Centre culturel franco-manitobain — 340 Provencher Blvd.; and

• Romanian (Bronx Park Community Centre — 720 Henderson Hwy.);

Week 2 pavilions (Aug. 9 to 15) in east Winnipeg include:

• British Isles (Heather Curling Club — 120 Youville St.);

• Caribbean (Centre culturel franco-manitobain — 340 Provencher Blvd.);

• Celtic Ireland (Fort Garry Curling Club — 696 Archibald St.);

• Chile Lindo (Holy Eucharist Parish Centre — 460 Munroe Ave.);

• Pabellón de España (Notre Dame Recreational Centre — 271 avenue de la Cathedrale); and

• Slovenija (Bronx Park Community Centre — 720 Henderson Hwy.).