There’s less than a week left until this year’s Folklore Festival.
Organizers and performers were at the Intercity Shopping Centre on Saturday to announce the 45th annual festival and preview some of the performances that you’ll be able to see at this year’s event.
Organizers of 45th annual Folklore Festival say it’ll showcase performances from Morgan’s School of Highland Dancing and more than 20 other groups at Fort William Gardens next weekend. #tbay pic.twitter.com/K4y1I27ZJL
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It’ll be held at the Fort William Gardens on Saturday May 5th from noon until 11 o’clock, and Sunday May 6th from noon until 7 o’clock.
This year, organizers say there will be performances from more than 20 groups and individuals.
Spokesperson Jeanetty Jumah tells us that the free activities in the Children’s Area this year will be themed around Japanese culture.
Jumah says more than 1,000 volunteers are involved in organizing and running the event.
#Tbay Folklore Festival is on from 12pm-11pm May 5 & 12pm-7pm May 6. Zorya Ukranian Dance Association is performing at 5pm Saturday & 3:20 Sunday this year. pic.twitter.com/uo15b75ET7
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You can find more information at the Festival’s website at this link. (Staff Photo/Video)
A week left until the 45th annual Folklore Festival at the Fort William Gardens. #Tbay Chinese Canadian Association Tai Chi group at @myintercity with a preview of what they’ll be performing at the festival. pic.twitter.com/7Q2Bhxf72D
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