Llama Tales
VOLUNTEER DINNER A SWEET SUCCESS
Vol. 13, Issue 4 October/November/December 2012
It’s impossible to imagine Folklorama without the tireless work of its dedicated volunteers, and Folklorama recognized more than 175 of them at its annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner at Canad Inns Club Regent Casino Hotel on October 4, 2012. The evening was hosted by 2013 Ambassador General Liezel Jacinto, Julie Desrochers and Thyaharajan Visweswaran, and guests were treated to goodies from the candy bar, raffle prizes, and a buffet dinner before the program was underway. A variety of volunteers were honoured, including pavilion coordinators, office and event volunteers, tour guides, President’s tour drivers, committee members, and ambassadors. Of course, Folklorama also relies on thousands of volunteers throughout the year, such as pavilion admissions chairs, bar chairs, cultural display attendants, pavilion set up/tear down teams, guest services attendants, kitchen staff and many others that due to the sheer number, cannot be hosted at one dinner event. However, each year, those volunteers who have gone above and beyond in their roles as a pavilion volunteer are recognized by the Al Malbranck Memorial Outstanding Volunteer Award. Honourary member Joanne Malbranck was on hand to present Carman Infante (Pabellón de España - Spain Pavilion), Isabela Giubega (Romanian Pavilion), Doreen Bain (Romanian Pavilion), Melissa Kwasny (Ukraine-Kyiv Pavilion), and Daniel Schink (Russian Pavilion) with the 2012 award.
INVESTING IN OUR FUTURE It was money well invested when six students received a combined $7,500 worth of scholarship awards at the Folklorama Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on October 4, 2012.
Moreno, and five $1,000 awards to Émilie Chartier, MacLean Boyd, Steven BairosNovak, Alana Robert, and Máté Fazekas.
The Mark and Dorothy Danzker Scholarship for The six were honoured Excellence honours the with the Mark & Dorothy memory of philanthropist Danzker Scholarship for and former Winnipeg city Excellence, a joint award councillor Mark Danzker between Folklorama and and his wife, Dorothy. the Jewish Foundation Both active members of of Manitoba. Recipients the Winnipeg community, were selected based on Steven Bairos-Novak, Alana Robert, Máté Fazekas, Mark immigrated to Émilie Chartier, and Sem Moreno with Trustee their direct and active Canada in 1907 and Lawrence Cohen and Folklorama Scholarship involvement in preserving Committee chair Ashely Sharpe. became successful ethno- cultural heritage, done either with investments, oil exploration and through volunteer work or employment development companies, and later within Canada. These individuals also served as a Winnipeg City Alderman volunteered in a cultural activity in the from 1960 to 1968. He was awarded the Winnipeg community while performing Manitoba Good Citizenship Award in well in their studies, keeping a grade 1974, inducted into the Manitoba Order point average of 3.0 or better. This year’s of the Buffalo in 1957 and named a scholarship awarded $2,500 to Sem member of the Order of Canada in 1978.
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS H
undreds of thousands of people from across our continent and beyond joined us in celebrating diversity over two weeks in August during the Folklorama Festival. This year, 43 Pavilions brought the world to our fingertips for the 43rd year of the Festival. Visitors enjoyed experiencing the brand new Indigenous Mardi Gras Pavilion, as well as two returning favourites from 2010 — the Chile Lindo Pavilion and Argentina “Tango” Pavilion — alongside the many popular returning Pavilions. The Folklorama Kick-off, presented by Manitoba Lotteries, was held at The Forks on August 4 and more than an estimated 10,000 people enjoyed the fun-filled family celebration in face of the chilly air and wet grounds. The mainstage came alive at 6:00 p.m. with lively showcases of some of Folklorama’s local and international entertainment, while hosts Rajeev Dhir of CTV and Ace Burpee of HOT 103 kept everyone entertained. The evening finished with a bang as Scotiabank Stage was lit up with a vivid display of fireworks and pyrotechnics. This year, the Folklorama smartphone app was redesigned, relaunched, and logged 10,452 smartphone users who enjoyed an electronic version of the traditional Folklorama Travel Guide, along with some fun additional features to make the festival more interactive. The app included a GPS-assisted map that made pavilion hopping effortless, a pavilion wishlist and a new virtual passport for guests to chart their travels.
Folklorama 2012 Fast Facts: • Over 405,000 visits to 43 pavilions from August 5 to 18 • More than 10,000 people in attendance at Folklorama Kick-off at The Forks • 115 touring groups from Canada and the United States • First-ever cycle tours offered! • 10,452 users of the 2012 Folklorama smartphone app Photo credit: Lance Thomson Photographic
FOLKLORAMA NAMED EVENT OF THE YEAR
Folklorama was proud to take home the title of 2011 Event of the Year at the 14th Annual Manitoba Tourism Awards on September 10, 2012! The festival was recognized for hosting an event which increases visitation and economic activity to Manitoba, as well as being able to successfully satisfy visitor expectations.
Folklorama 2012 was Incredible!! To the Pavilion volunteers, thank you from Our Family for your dedication. To the Coordinators, your community’s culture was truly evident throughout your Pavilion!
A job well done! With our appreciation, The Pasieczka Family
Nicholas, Martin (Past President), Adriana, Caroline, Anastasia
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT The world was once again at our fingertips for 14 magical days in August as we celebrated the Folklorama Festival! The tremendous passion within our city and province for the celebration and preservation of culture never fails to amaze me. As hundreds of thousands flocked to our festival, our amazing volunteers were ready to greet them with warm hospitality, world-class entertainment, cultural education, and authentic ethnic cuisine. I cannot thank our volunteers enough for their dedication, hard work and remarkable spirit.
Board of Directors
Dr. Rayleen De Luca, O.M., President Tracy Balagus, Chair, Finance and Audit Angie Boehm, Chair, Youth I would also like to extend a heartfelt thank you to my fellow board Yvonne Hawryliuk, Chair, Licensing members for tirelessly investing so much of their time to ensuring Mohamed Ismath, Chair, Nominating the continued success of the Festival. Please remember that as Zaleena Salaam, Chair, Membership GET an organization, we are always in need of individuals who can O N BO Ashley Sharpe, Chair, Scholarship Folk ARD help us continue to grow and succeed. If you are interested for i lorama Amelia Sheocharan, Chair, Review ! in running for the board of directors, please don’t hesitate nter i s alw e Dr. Ganpat Lodha, Director to contact the Folklorama office. The strength of this its B sted me ays loo oard k m organization begins with you. of D bers to ing Can Shubha Mathur, Director irect join to su didates o r s a Margaret Strachan, Director ! A special thank you is also in order for the hard-working and bmit a re enc Com resume nomina ouraged Jordan Wall, Director staff of Folklorama for their efforts year-round to fulfilling tio to m
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our mission of celebrating diversity and promoting cultural understanding.
I wish you all good health and happiness as we say farewell to summer and enter a new season.
Keep warm! Dr. Rayleen De Luca, O.M. Dr. Rayleen De Luca, O.M.
Folklorama Kick Off 2007 |Photo Photo credit: credit: Lance Thomson Photographic Photographic
Rosemarie Todaschuk & her Trio
Friday, October 12 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 21st Annual International Wine Festival of Manitoba The Forks Market Courtyard
UPCOMING EVENTS
Free admission
Folklorama at Casinos of Winnipeg
Friday, October 12 and Saturday, October 13 9:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Jaguars Night Club, Club Regent Casino (1415 Regent Avenue W) Join Folklorama Talent group Descarga Latina Band for a fresh blend of Latin rhythms like Cumbia, Merengue and Salsa.
Corn Maze Fun for Team Folklorama – Youth Division Saturday, October 20 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A Maze in Corn (1351 Provincial Road 200, St. Adolphe) Youth members are invited to an evening of fun and adventure with Team Folklorama - Youth Division! $10/person (includes entrance fee, Corn Maze, Petting Zoo, & Bale Pyramid)
Friday, October 26 and Saturday, October 26 9:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Jaguars Night Club, Club Regent Casino (1415 Regent Avenue W) Join Folklorama Talent group Descarga Latina Band for a fresh blend of Latin rhythms like Cumbia, Merengue and Salsa.
WHAT MEMBERS SHOULD KNOW Advertise with Folklorama
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