2008 Folklorama - Africa Pavilion - Check it out for some really hot stuff!

Theme: "How Far Can You Go?...All of Africa"


Kedu, Akwaaba, Enqua Bdehan Mtsakum, Welcome, Karibu, Bienvennue!






These are greetings you would hear at the Africa Pavilion during this year’s Folklorama Festival in Winnipeg. The Africa Pavilion is the only Folklorama Pavilion that represents a continent! The continent of Africa is a beautiful place full of diverse people and we are proud to form a united community to showcase the cultures of dozens of countries represented here in Winnipeg.

The pavilion presents a different show every night; from traditional folk dances to special ceremonies reserved for royalty to the mimicking of wild calls of Africa’s animals…there is something for everyone to enjoy.



At the Africa Pavilion guests are taken on a cultural safari of Africa spanning from East to West and North to South of Africa – as the theme goes, “All of Africa” - with displays of some of the most marvelous and energetic performances you will ever see. As

always, the diversity of performances is astounding. Every show is different and performers are extremely talented, rhythmic and elegant. Some of the early shows feature our young talents - come and appreciate these tiny tots before they become major stars.



The pavilion also features African delicacies, including jolof rice, curry chicken, spicy

samosa, chicken, meat kebab, fried plantain, Chin-Chin, and Africa Dough Balls. Guests can quench their thirst with drinks including some imported from Africa - Castle or Tusker beer (from Kenya, the house specialty); there is also Kalahari Punch, Safari Punch and Njugu, the High Protein Snack

Visitors cannot leave without visiting the extensive souvenir area where one can take a piece of Africa home.



We welcome everyone to experience the African hospitality. This is the pavilion that shows a whole continent, not just a country!



The pavilion is sponsored by the African Communities of Manitoba: www.AfricanCommunites.ca.


Date: August 10-16, 2008



Location: Holy Cross Gym, 290 Dubuc Street in St. Boniface

Hours: Sun-Thu 6:00pm – 11:00pm

Fri, Sat 6:00pm – 1:00am



Show Times: Sun – Thu 6:45, 8:15, 9:45pm

Fri, Sat 6:45, 8:15, 9:45, 11:15pm



Coordinator: Elizabeth Luzige

Adult Ambassadors: Chinyere Asagwara and Adbul-Raheem Olalekan Tijani

Youth Ambassadors: Robel Gebreyesus and Diana Lughas



Late Night Parties: Fri and Sat 12:00- 2am