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This past January, Folklorama member Jay Stoller led his first drum and dance tour to Ghana, West

Africa. Jay is a Winnipeg musician specializing in African drumming and long-time member of Folklorama who performs with both Folklorama Teachings and Folklorama Talent. He had lived in Ghana for several years studying his trade and felt that it was important to share his experiences of Ghana and Ghanaian culture with other drumming enthusiasts.

The intent behind the tour was to give participants an opportunity to take classes in drumming and dancing within the traditional setting. The tour focused on three specific cultures/regions and their music and dance, including the Ga people using the ‘kpanlogo’ drums. Tour participants witnessed performances by the nationally acclaimed Ghana Dance Ensemble and other professional groups, as well as took part in a traditional funeral and religious ‘possession-dance’ ceremony.

To round out the tour, visits were made to a former slave-trade castle, rainforest, lake formed by a meteorite, waterfalls, monkey sanctuary and animal park. The participants also had a three-night stay in a mud house. The tour will run again next year. For details visit www.ghanamusictour.com.

WINNIPEG MUSICIAN LEADS TOUR TO AFRICA

FOLkLORAMA - 2011 WINNER OF ThE MPI MANITObA ChAPTER INFLUENCE AWARD

Vol. 12, Issue 2 April/May/June 2011

Folklorama was the proud recipient of the 2011 Meeting

Professionals International (MPI) Manitoba Chapter Influence Award for its contributions to the meetings sector and for strengthening relationships with external supporters.

The National Award Program of MPI recognizes individuals or organizations outside the direct industry which have supported the

development of meetings and conventions or the development of policy and programs impacting the business of meetings. In the past, MPI Manitoba Chapter has recognized contributions from top organizations and companies having an impact on the tourism industry such as Destination Winnipeg, Heartland International Travel & Tours, True North/MTS Centre and Travel Manitoba. This was the first time this honour was given to Folklorama, which has been a member of MPI since 1995. Folklorama Talent offers entertainment, production services and event planning for conventions, corporate meetings, festivals or private functions.

Philippe Kwon, President-Elect, MPI Manitoba Chapter, presented the award to Mohamed Ismath, Folklorama President, and Christian Hidalgo-Mazzei, Folklorama Agency Producer, at the National Meetings Industry Day held at the Winnipeg Convention Centre on April 13, 2011.

Photo credit: Jay Stoller

INTRODUCING YOUR NEW bOARD OF DIRECTORS!

Folklorama’s new board of directors was appointed at the Annual General Meeting of Folklorama/Folk Arts Council of Winnipeg on March 31 and met on April 13 to elect the president and chair positions. The new and returning faces on the board for 2011-2012 include:

Dr. Rayleen De Luca, ChaiR of LiCensing CommitteeRayleen has been a Folklorama volunteer for over 35 years and has served on the scholarship committee for many years. She is an active member of the Italian community and also aided in the development of the Brazilian Pavilion. She received the YWCA Woman of Distinction Award in Health and Wellness and the Outreach Award from the president of the University of Manitoba. This is Rayleen’s third year on the board. She has served as chair of the youth programs committee, which also included the scholarship committee, and chair, member relations.

Yvonne hawryliuk, ChaiR of Youth CommitteeYvonne’s involvement with the Ukraine-Kyiv community started when she was five years old, and she continues to be active with many organizations. She danced for over 25 years with the Orlan Ukrainian Folk Ensemble and is a founding member of the Orlan Alumni Association. She is on the board of directors of the Hoosli Ukrainian Folk Ensemble and is the director of the Vesna Ukrainian Dance School. Yvonne was also Folklorama ambassador general in 2008. This is Yvonne’s third year on the board.

mohamed ismath, PResiDentMohamed has been extensively involved with Folklorama and the Tamil community, serving two years as pavilion coordinator for the Tamil Pavilion and as chair of finance for Folklorama. He also has experience as a board member of the Tamil Cultural Society of Manitoba and of the Sri Lanka Association of Manitoba. This is Mohamed’s fifth year on the board and second year as president.

tracy Balagus, ChaiR of finanCe anD auDit CommitteeTracy is an active member of both the Irish and Ukrainian communities. She is past president of the St. Anne Ukrainian Catholic Church and has been involved with the Irish community for over 15 years with the Isle of the Shamrock Pavilion, the Irish Association of Manitoba and the McConnell School of Dance Students’ Association. This is Tracy’s third year on the board and first year as chair of finance and audit.

amelia sheocharan, ChaiR of Review CommitteeAmelia has been involved with the Indo Tropical Paradise Pavilion since its inaugural year, and her many contributions to the community have been recognized. She has served as pavilion coordinator and has been a member of the Folklorama licensing committee. She has also been chair, festival development and licensing. This is Amelia’s first year as chair of review and third year on the board.

angie Boehm, ChaiR of memBeRshiP CommitteeAngie has been pavilion coordinator, ambassador and assistant dance coordinator for the Italian Pavilion and has sat on the Club Siciliano of Winnipeg Inc. board of directors. She is currently on the board for the Dante Alighieri Italian Cultural Society and is a member of the Manitoba Association of Volunteer Administration, the Canadian Administrators of Volunteer Resources and the Human Resource Management Association of Manitoba. This is Angie’s second year on the board.

gary sarcida, DiReCtoRGary is a member of the Philippine Association of Manitoba and the Law Society of Manitoba. He has been actively involved with the Filipino community for many years as a legal advisor of the Southeastman Filipino Association in Steinbach and a contributor to the Filipino Journal. This is Gary’s sixth year on the board.

Zaleena salaam, DiReCtoRZaleena has served in leadership positions for several cultural and community service organizations in Winnipeg, and for the past 20 years she has been actively involved in the West Indian community. Zaleena is one of the founding members of the WIT Masters Toastmasters Club in Manitoba and has held various positions such as president, vice-president of education and treasurer. She also sat on the board of directors of the Cancer Society of Manitoba and she was honoured to be selected to represent Folklorama as a 2010 adult ambassador general. Zaleena is looking forward to her first year on the board of directors.

Julian giubega, DiReCtoRJulian’s commitment and dedication to the Romanian community is evident in his many years of involvement, during which he has served as president of The Romanian Society of Manitoba Inc. He has also been involved with Folklorama for over 20 years and has served as pavilion coordinator and ambassador for the Romanian Pavilion. This is Julian’s second year on the board.

shubha mathur, DiReCtoRShubha’s involvement with both Folklorama and the Indian community is extensive. She has been an active volunteer and performer for the India Pavilion for many years and has been an instructor at the India School of Dance, Music and Theatre since 2003. Shubha has also acted as ambassador for the India Pavilion, was a Folklorama ambassador general in 2007 and was a judge for the 2010 Ambassador General Competition. This is Shubha’s second year on the board.

Jim Court, DiReCtoRJim has been involved with Folklorama for the last 18 years and has served on the steering and licensing committees in addition to being a pavilion inspector. Jim is an active member of the Scottish community, with experience as president of the Scottish Association of Winnipeg and as pavilion coordinator for the Pavilion of Scotland. This will be his sixth year on the board, having spent two years as chair of festival development, one year as chair of finance, one year as president and last year as chair, finance and audit.

ashley sharpe, ChaiR of sChoLaRshiP CommitteeAshley has been involved in Folklorama for many years as a volunteer and performer at the Pavilion of Scotland. She has been an ambassador for the pavilion and was also an ambassador general for Folklorama in 2009, during which she handled all French media interviews. Ashley brings a background as a teacher, knowledge of Folklorama and involvement with the Scottish community to her second year on the board.

For the fifth year in a row, Folklorama brought the fun and excitement of our festival to the MTS

Centre for Folklorama Night at a Manitoba Moose game, held Friday, March 25.

The sights and sounds of Folklorama were all around, with ambassadors dressed in colourful cultural attire and multicultural performers including Wushu Manitoba, Clyde Heerah and the Paradize Band, Bola Oriyomi, Tom McDermott and Buena Clave keeping the hockey fans entertained with lively song and dance before the game and during the intermissions.

FOLkLORAMA CELEbRATES MULTICULTURALISM WITh ThE MANITObA MOOSE

Cella Lao Rousseau from the Italian Pavilion sings our national anthem at the MTS Centre on March 25, 2011

Before the puck dropped, the Folklorama ambassadors general, pavilion ambassadors and the Folklorama Llama took to the ice for an eye-catching flag parade and Cella Lao Rousseau from the Italian Pavilion belted out our national anthem. Folklorama prizes and information were also handed out throughout the evening.

Congratulations to the Manitoba Moose who defeated the Abbotsford Heat in a thrilling 3-2 shootout win and thank you for once again partnering with Folklorama to celebrate Manitoba’s multiculturalism.

Photo credit: Lance Thomson Photographic

StaffEman Agpalza, Marketing Coordinator Murray S. Greenfield, Director of Tourism Christian Hidalgo-Mazzei, Agency Producer Sheri Jack, Director of Festival Services Robert Jones, Director of Finance & Administration Allison McKinnon, Office Assistant/Receptionist Edson Novoa, Agency Coordinator Lianne Riddell, Tourism Coordinator Kelly Rybachuk, Director of Marketing & Communications Tanya Santini McClelland, Festival Services Coordinator Jannette Saul, Accounting Assistant Jo-Anne Swanson, Executive Assistant

board of DirectorsMohamed Ismath, President Tracy Balagus, Chair of Finance and Audit Committee Dr. Rayleen De Luca, Chair of Licensing Committee Angie Boehm, Chair of Membership CommitteeAmelia Sheocharan, Chair of Review Committee Yvonne Hawryliuk, Chair of Youth Committee Ashley Sharpe, Chair of Scholarship Committee Jim Court, Director Julian Giubega, Director Shubha Mathur, Director Zaleena Salaam, Director Gary Sarcida, Director

Folklorama2nd Floor - 183 Kennedy Street Winnipeg MB, Canada R3C 1S6 P 1.204.982.6210 F 1.204.943.1956 TF 1.800.665.0234 E info@folklorama.ca www.folklorama.ca

Jannette is a Payroll Compliance Practioner (PCP), certified by CDI College. She is responsible for Folklorama’s accounts payable and receivable and various bookkeeping functions that enable the Folklorama office to operate on a daily basis.

Jannette is very approachable and loves to make new friends. She moved to Winnipeg from the Philippines with her husband and three children in 2008.

Eman will be graduating in June with a diploma in Creative Communications through Red River College. He assists in the coordination and implementation of marketing and promotional programs, media relations and other communication vehicles.

Eman loves summer months in Winnipeg where he gets to enjoy all the festivals, camping and running.

Jannette Saul Accounting Assistant

WELCOME AbOARD!

Eman Agpalza Marketing Coordinator

Cambrian is proud to sponsorthe Folklorama Ambassador Program.

11 branches serving Winnipeg and Selkirk I 925-2600 I www.cambrian.mb.ca

WhAT MEMbERS ShOULD kNOWWiosna w Sokole! / Spring in Sokol!Sokol Winnipeg (717 Manitoba Avenue) saturday, april 30 - 6:30pm to 2:00amA beautiful fundraising banquet for the group to represent Winnipeg Polonia in Poland in July. Dinner tickets: $20 After dinner tickets: $10 (DJ Markski spinning) Call 204.250.7253

Marco Castillo Brazilian Trio “Trip to Brazil” CD ReleaseWest End Cultural Centre (586 Ellice Avenue) saturday, may 7 Doors: 7:15pm show: 8:00pmTickets: $15 in advance Call 204.221.7831 or purchase at West End Cultural Centre

Download Llama Tales from our website at www.folklorama.ca

ADVERTISE WITh FoLkLoRAMAAdvertising in Llama Tales is an effective, cost efficient way to connect with the numerous ethno-cultural communities in Winnipeg. All members receive a 20% discount. Contact Eman Agpalza, Marketing Coordinator, at agpalzae@folklorama.ca or 204.982.6230 for more information or to book your ad.

FoLkLoRAMA nAME AnD Logo USAgEJust a reminder that permission from Folklorama is required to use the Folklorama name and logo. For more information, please contact Kelly Rybachuk, Director of Marketing & Communications, at rybachukk@folklorama.ca or 204.982.6212.

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WE’RE on FACEBook Visit our new Facebook page where you can view festival photos or upload your own! Our Folklorama Facebook page is where you can tell us and your friends about your Folklorama experience.

For advertising rates, article submissions or comments, please contact Eman Agpalza, Marketing Coordinator, at agpalzae@folklorama.ca or 204.982.6230. Advertising and article submission deadline for July/August/September 2011 issue is Wednesday, June 8, 2011. Visit www.folklorama.ca for more information and our rate card.

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Africa/Caribbean Pavilion | Photo credit: Lance Thomson Photographic

Thursday, May 12 7:30 pm

Human Resources ManagerIsrael, 2010

Friday, May 13 5:00 pm

The MatchmakerIsrael, 2010

Saturday, May 14 9:00 pm

AnitaArgentina, 2009

Sunday, May 15 2:00 pm

5 Hours from ParisHamesh Shaot me’ParizIsrael, 2010

Sunday, May 15 7:30 pm

La RafleThe Round-UpFrance/Germany/Hungary, 2010

Monday, May 16 7:30 pm

The Klezmatics: on Holy GroundUSA, 2010

Tuesday, May 17 7:30 pm

The Worst Company in the WorldHahevra Hachi Grua BaolamIsrael, 2010

Wednesday, May 18 7:30 pm

Little RoseRóeyczkaPoland, 2010

Thursday, May 19 7:30 pm

The LonersHabodedim Israel, 2009

Friday, May 20 5:00 pm

Berlin 36Germany, 2009

Saturday, May 21 9:00 pm

Intimate GrammarHadikduk HaPnimi Israel, 2010

Tickets/Information: 477-7510 www.radyjcc.comBerney Theatre I Rady Jewish Community Centre I 123 Doncaster Street

Five Pack: Choose FIVE different films

in advance$35 M / $45 NM

Prices include GST. Pass holders must arrive a minimum of 15 minutes in advance to ensure seating. No exchanges/refunds. Films are subject to classification

Festival Pass:Access to ALL festival films

$70M / $90NM

Individual Ticket:

$8.50 M/$10.50NM

Anita

Human Resources Manager

The Matchmaker

The Loners Little Rose Berlin 36 The Klezmatics: on Holy Ground

5 Hours from ParisLa Rafle

Intimate Grammar

The Worst Company in the World

Africa/Caribbean Pavilion | Photo credit: Lance Thomson Photographic