The World Beat Festival is produced by a group of passionate volunteers and staff who create a place and event where people of all heritages can celebrate and share their cultures. By doing so, Salem becomes a better, stronger, more accepting community. Volunteers work all year long in various committees to create, plan, and manage the event. The Festival is our best-known program, but we also operate year-round cultural exhibits in our World Beat Gallery, as well as a variety of other stand-alone cultural events.
Board of Directors
Erin Ellis, Chair
Melanie Jones, Vice-Chair
Amanda Sherrer, Secretary
Kathy Andreas, Past Chair
Ola Elkanah
Ava (Kitty) Levi
Selaina Miller
Veronica Murray
Dipali Patel
Torrey Sims
Iban Lopez Tinoco
Thank you to the
Advisory Board
Marie Bradford
Priscilla Cuddy
Mako Hayashi-Mayfield
Mona Hayes
Stewart Hayes
Graham Morris
Marisa Newnam
Denise Puentes
Roger Yost Staff
Kathleen Fish
Terry Romero
Kathy Achen
Jaiden Kropf
FRIDAY NIGHT AT
5 p.m.
6:15 p.m.
6:30-7:30 p.m.
7:45-8:45 p.m.
9-10 p.m.
Gates Open
Opening Remarks
Inna Kovtun
Chervona
AMPHITHEATER ONLY
World Beat Fire Show featuring Nupuram and Paradise of Samoa
10 p.m.
Friday Night at the Festival ends
Food vendors and the Beer & Wine Garden in the Amphitheater are open from 5 to 9 p.m.
Chervona
Inna Kovtun Paradise of Samoa
SATURDAY, JUNE 29,
STEPPING STAGE AFRICA/MIDDLE EAST POW WOW THE AMERICAS
SUNDAY, JUNE 30,
AMPHITHEATER
6:15-6:30 Opening Remarks
6:30-7:30 Inna Kovtun is a leading authority on traditional folk music, a performer, a cultural ambassador, a master of music, and a guardian of Ukrainian folklore. She is a luminary in the world of folk music and ethnography. With a Master’s in Music and a wealth of experience, she is the driving force behind several musical projects, including the Rozhanytsya folk ensemble, the international music project EDK and the ethno-rock band Astarta.
7:45-8:45 Chervona is a multiethnic Eastern European-inspired band from Portland, Oregon, that formed in 2006. They have become known for their old-worldinspired music and their highly energetic live shows.
Presenting the ultimate international folk and dance party machine, the band combines the energy and passion of Eastern European pop and polka, Jamaican ska, American jazz, punk, and disco, with Romani folk music, to create a fiery and compelling sound.
With authenticity and spirit, shining with soulful brass and sonorous woodwinds, hearts are freed by the traditional sounds of the old world wrapped in energetic new interpretations. Chervona transforms any moment into a celebration!
9:00-10:00 Fire Show featuring Nupuram and Paradise of Samoa: Nupuram will present a fire dance based on Classical Indian dance Kathak and other folk dances of India.
Fire is an important part of Polynesian culture displayed not only in mythology but also in dance. Paradise of Samoa will perform fire dances from the Pacific Islands.
UKRAINE! Celebrating
You are invited to experience the spirit and uniqueness of the Ukrainian Nation and her people at this year's World Beat! The planning team, consisting of members from the nonprofits DAWN Inc. (dawnus.org), Ukrainian Care and others have spent the year carefully crafting an experience that will give you an opportunity to learn about everything from roots that go back to 882 AD to about present day life in Ukraine. We hope that you enjoy the beautiful performances of our talented artists, the delicious food prepared by local chefs and the unique crafts and keepsakes that you can take home.
Special Thanks to the Celebrating Ukraine Planning Team:
Valentina Pishchanskaya-Cayanan
Yulia Brockdorf
Galina Clothier
Olga Safina
Galina Voloshinov
Dominika Pukay
Inna Kovtun
Olga Dame
Tetiana Chyub
Nataliya Shatalova
Sonia Voloshinov
Nataliya Zhytaryuk
Olga Shevchuk
Tasha Huebner
Monmouth Taiko
11:30-12:15 p.m. Saturday
10:00-10:15 World Beat Children’s Parade: Children and families gather for this delightful parade to open the World Beat Festival. Line-up starts at 9:30 a.m. at the Pavilion and ends at the Amphitheater.
10:15 Opening Ceremony
10:30-10:45 Casa de la Cultura ROCKSTARzz Paradise of Samoa, Sofiia: After the Children’s Parade arrives at the mainstage at 10:15, a variety of talented young performers will kick off the 2024 World Beat Festival, beginning with Folklorico dances by Casa de la Cultura Tlanese followed by ROCKSTARzz, a group of youth who sing popular Indian songs. Then Paradise of Samoa will share dances from Samoa, New Zealand, and Hawaii. And Ukrainian singer Sofiia will wrap things up!
11:30-12:15 Monmouth Taiko, based in the Willamette Valley area of Oregon, has been performing for 20 years. They travel around the Pacific Northwest sharing the powerful and charismatic sound of taiko music.
1:30-2:15 Oregon Country Line Dance Association will perform American-style country line dancing.
Jan Michael Looking Wolf & Native Rose 4:45-5:30 Saturday
2:30-3:10 Barvinok Ukrainian Dance Ensemble performs traditional folk dances from various regions around Ukraine. It shows the beauty and diversity of the region through the dance itself and the costumes worn for each dance.
3:45-4:30 Darka Dusty & the Borshch Beatniks: A powerful and versatile vocalist, Darka Dusty likes to genre-hop from American blues to jazz to country, as well as celebrate the big-voiced “folkloric” singing style stemming from her deep Ukrainian roots. The “Borshch Beatniks” band is a quintet that includes Darka’s partner Miri Stebivka on guitar, her sister Natalia K. Burgess on mandolin and tight sisterly harmonies, Bernardo Gomes on double bass, Andrew Alikhanov on clarinet, and Darka as main vocalist and accordion player. Together, they perform a variety of songs, including originals, unexpected covers, and Eastern-European, klezmer-tinged melodies. DD and the BBs are equally comfortable playing a well-known country song as they are an ancient Ukrainian song – offering a unique combination of tasty ingredients – which is what a good borshch is all about. There is an eclectic vibe and joyful, musical celebration at every Darka Dusty & the Borshch Beatniks show.
4:45-5:30 Jan Michael Looking Wolf & Native Rose: A special performance by Global Music Award Lifetime Achievement Winning recording artist Jan Michael Looking Wolf and his band Native Rose. Jan is a member of the Kalapuya Tribe, the first people of the Salem area and much of the Willamette Valley. The music of Native Rose includes a beautiful blend of vocals, Native American Flutes, acoustic guitars, indigenous chants, and Tribal percussion that share an inspirational message of everyone’s connection to each other and Mother Earth.
5:30-5:45 Portland Kalai Kuzhu (pronounced as Kulu) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and propagating the cultural arts and culture of the Tamil natives and immigrant community in Oregon. The very name of our organization Portland Kalai Kuzhu signifies the affinity and passion of its volunteer board and participating students and members have to promote and learn the folk and traditional arts from the state of Tamil Nadu, India.
6:00-6:30 GSFAA: The Greater Salem Filipino-American Association will showcase traditional Filipino wedding dances.
7:00-8:00 Pascal Bokar’s AfroBlueGrazz Band: This celebratory musical group generates an infectious groove — a fusion of textures and styles drawing from traditional musical genres that include West African rhythms, melodies, and percussion fused with Blues, Bluegrass, Jazz, R&B, and even Gospel. The pinnacle of versatility, talent, and musicianship, Pascal Bokar has made a name for himself in the national and international music industry, impressing everyone with his innovative combination of musical styles, culminating in the unique genre of music he calls AfroBlueGrazz.
8:30-9:45 Global Heat has been called “the best of the Hip Hop, Jazz, R&B, and World Beat styles” KLEW TV]” and “high-caliber artists” [Coordinator, Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, Reno NV].
Soon after forming in Seattle, Washington, the band was featured at the 2006 Shanghai (China) International Music Festival. By 2009, the band released their first recorded album. In 2011, the group topped more than 50 bands to win the Jammin’ Challenge produced by Seattle Wave Radio and Hard Rock Cafe. In 2015, Global Heat was featured at TRIBE-
olution’s show “Parallels in Motion” at the renowned Montbleu Theatre (Lake Tahoe, CA). Global Heat or individual members have worked with Black Eyed Peas, Con Funk Shun, Kanda Bongo Man, New Edition, Roger Fisher (co-founder of Heart), Massive Monkees; and shared billings with Blood, Sweat & Tears, Alan White Band, Baaba Maal, Cee Lo Green (The Voice), Macklemore, Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliott, Jurassic 5, and others.
9:45 Parade of Light: Fire dance show featuring Casa de la Cultura Tlanese and Paradise of Samoa
Pascal Bokar’s AfroBlueGrazz Band Global
AMPHITHEATER | SUNDAY, JUNE 30, 2024
11:00-11:45 Ameyalmazatl Citlaltonal: The Dance represents the eternal search for cosmic harmony and integration, both body and spirit, and all the chants of Aztec Dance ritual refer to this essential process. The Aztec Dance has been referred to as a form of prayer and a total way of life and communication.
12:00-12:45 Kalabharathi School of Dance: Portland’s Kalabharathi School Founder and Director Sivagami Vanka and her talented students share their passion for the classical dance form of South India. Kalabharathi promotes the values of Indian culture, preserves an ancient art form, and forges links among Indian, US and other cultures.
1:00-1:45 Oregon Chinese Coalition aims to serve the Chinese community with a shared
vision and resources. The group’s performances include the Jade Dance Team, Mulan Drum Team, and Phoenix Hanfu Team.
2:00-3:00 ArtMax Ensemble: ArtMax Academy promotes world music, arts, and languages. ArtMax will facilitate education, study, preservation, and performance of various forms of music, dance, and other artistic endeavors, as well as world languages and utilize multicultural performance venues to facilitate cross-cultural bonds between individuals and ethnic groups.
3:30-4:30 Nii Ardey Allotey & Ekome, a native of Ghana, began studying traditional dance and drumming at the tender age of three. He has performed all over the world, from Russia to Japan. Ekome will perform some traditional dances and kpanlogo
drumming, explain the meaning of the songs and dances, and invite the audience to participate and have fun!
4:30-5:00 Parade of Nations originates at the Africa/Middle East Village and proceeds through the festival grounds to the Amphitheater, where the amazing Ric Calipayan Dedicatoria will introduce the represented countries. Wear the national dress of your birth, your forefathers’ land, or your adopted country, and join us for this colorful and upbeat parade that embodies the spirit of the festival!
5:00-6:00 Pachanga: Get up and dance! Pachanga brings a collection of tunes and rhythms from different regions of LatinAmerican and Caribbean islands and is a presentation of the AfroLatin sounds and influences.
Celebrate with the Parade of Nations at 4:30-5:00 Sunday. Wear the national dress of your birth, your forefathers’ land, or your adopted country, and join us for this colorful and upbeat parade that embodies the spirit of the festival!
KID’S ACTIVITIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Europe: Pysanki - Ukrainian Eggs
Africa/Middle East: Nguni Shields - South Africa
The Americas: Arpilleras - Chile
Asia Pacific: Cherry Blossoms - Japan
Citlaltonal
Kalabharathi School of Dance 12:00-12:45 p.m. Sunday
10:15-11:00 Salem Chinese Golden Willow Dance Group was formed by a group of local Chinese women in August 2018. They strive to share Chinese culture through traditional Chinese dances and music with the community.
11:15-11:45 Karate for Kids-South Salem has been teaching martial arts in Salem to youth and families for over 25 years.
11:45-12:30 Cambodian Dance Troupe of Oregon: Apsara is a dance style synonymous with Cambodian culture. It’s famous for the slow and graceful movements known as kbach: hand gestures that tell the story of the natural world. There are over 1,500 hand and finger movements in Apsara that can express the soul of the Cambodian people. Historically, Apsara has been reserved for royalty and special occasions such as festivals or ceremonies to please the gods or guests.
12:30-1:15 Black Hat Dance: Guru Rinpoche has performed Lama Dancing in the US on many different occasions including blessing a business, purifying negativity in a city or assisting with protecting an area from harm. Black Hat Dance is performed in temples in Bhutan. The costume consists of a large black hat, felt boots and colorful brocade gown. Black Hat dancers assume the
appearance of Yogis who have the power to subdue and re-create life.
1:15-2:00 Indonesian Performing Arts Oregon (IPAO) is a Portlandbased Indonesian dance troupe and cultural nonprofit organization established in 2011. With the motto “Preserve – Share –Celebrate,” IPAO is proud to share and celebrate the richness of Indonesian culture and diversity in various cultural events.
2:15-3:00 Bagani Kali Combatives will perform martial arts from the Philippines.
3:00-3:45 Hula Halau ‘O Ke Alaula: Under the direction of Leilani Beymer and her alaka’i (assistant) sister Pearl BaridoPerkins and Kealakai KapuniaiRyan opened this hula school in 2014. “Hele ‘ia ka ‘aina, ‘au’ai ‘ia ke kai, a hula pu kaua, ‘oiai lili kaua i
ke aloha” (Together we walk the land, swim the ocean, and dance the hula….together we share our aloha). They strive to perpetuate the Hawaiian culture through olelo (language), mele (song), hula (dance), oli (prayer) and history.
3:30-4:30 Natyavedha: Indian classical dance
4:30-5:15 Eugene Bhangra Group: energetic, traditional Punjabi dance.
6:15-7:15 Paradise of Samoa is a nonprofit organization based in Keizer. This 35-member troupe performs Pacific Island dances from Hawaii, Samoa, Tahiti, and New Zealand. Their costumes are authentic and hand-made, and their show takes you on a very colorful dance tour of the Pacific.
Hat Dance
The Philippine Cebuanos and Friends Dance Troupe 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Sunday
11:00-12:00 Philippine Cebuanos & Friends Dance Troupe has performed at the WB Festival since 1998! Its mission is to promote the Philippine culture through cultural dances, songs, festivals and food. This year we are performing with our friends from the Oregon State University students. Isang Bansang Pilipino (IBP) is the Filipino Student Association at Oregon State University (OSU).
12:00-12:45 Salem Japanese Bon Dancers are a group of Salemarea people interested in sharing Japanese culture and traditions with others. They will perform four traditional “Bon” dances. Audience participation welcome.
1:00-1:45 Marae Dancers: Micronesian Traditional Dancing
2:00-2:30 Teva Oriata is Oregon’s only true pupu ori or Tahitian dance school. Award-winning in international and national ‘Ori Tahiti (Tahitian dance) competitions, they are a school that focuses on technique and the significance behind each dance movement and song. Teva Oriata offers dance classes to men, women, teens, and children age five and up in various Polynesian dance styles. Through classes and performances, Teva Oriata helps to educate local communities of the different dance styles of Polynesia.
3:00-3:45 p.m. Sunday
3:00-3:45 Gamelan Sari Pandhawa: Gamelan is the traditional percussion orchestra of Indonesia. Gamelan Sari Pandhawa plays the music of central Java, a region of the most populous island in the Indonesian archipelago. Music is played on sets of tuned chimes, gongs, xylophones and drums.
4:00-4:30 Bharatanatyam: Bharatanatyam is an ancient cultural dance form of Tamil Nadu in southern India. Originally a temple dance for women, bharatanatyam is often used to express Hindu religious stories and devotions. The dance moved from temples to theaters over time, but has retained its characteristic
devotional component, expression of human emotions and stylized storytelling. The flexibility of the Bharatanatyam framework lends itself well to both traditional themes as well as modern day subjects. Deepika will be dancing for the song, “Bhagya Lakshmi bArammA,” composed by Sri Purandara dasaru, the pitamaha of Carnatic Sangeeta.
5:15-6:00 White Lotus Dragon Dancers: White Lotus first came together as a group of inspirational young individuals that wanted a way to not only spread cultural awareness but to make every celebration a memorable one.
Gamelan Sari Pandhawa
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10:45-11:45 Ikebana with Nana Goto Bellerud: Nana Goto Bellerud started her Sogetsu School of Ikebana study in 2005 and continues to be inspired and have new insights from its teachings. Nana demonstrates, exhibits, and teaches ikebana at a wide range of venues.
12:15-1:15 Petrykivka - Ukrainian Painting: Artist Sonia Voloshinov will share the history and stories behind this traditional Ukrainian art form.
1:45-2:45 Tasha Heubner - the Bandura Player: Tasha is a 2nd generation American whose parents were born in Ukraine and came to the US after WWII. She grew up in Chicago and was heavily involved in the large Ukrainian community there, taking bandura lessons from an early age, dancing in a Ukrainian folk dancing group, and attending Ukrainian school on Saturdays.
Tasha studied for a year in Ukraine at Kyiv State University, and then worked for several years in Kyiv as well.
3:15-4:15 Inna Kovtun Ukrainian Folk Music: Inna Kovtun is a leading authority on traditional folk music, performer, cultural ambassador, a master of music, and a guardian of Ukrainian folklore. She is a luminary in the world of folk music and ethnography. With a Master’s in Music and a wealth of experience, she is the driving force behind several musical projects, including the Rozhanytsya folk ensemble, international music project EDK and the ethno-rock band Astarta. Her work has taken her around the globe, sharing the beauty and depth of Ukrainian music with diverse audiences.
4:30-5:30 Flourish SpicesNigerian Headdress Wrapping: The gele is an African head wrap
or head tie with Nigerian roots. African women wear the gele as a sign of cultural reverence and respect at African events. Demonstrated by local business owner, Ola Elkanah, a native of Nigeria.
5:45-6:30 Global Heat - Soulstice: Exploring the Roots, Golden Age, and Impact of Soul Music in America: Global Heat will lead this workshop with short performances and listening to excerpts of selected songs, and a slide show on some of the original Soul artists (1950s and 1960s), with discussion of the evolution of different styles and recent artists influenced by the originals.
7:00-8:00 Learn About Parai: Mother of All Percussion: This workshop will introduce you the history of the parai. You will also have the opportunity to hold and play this ancient instrument.
AFRICA/MIDDLE EAST | SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 2024
11:30-12:15 Napoleon Jambwa: Mbira and ngoma player Napoleon Jambwa brings the sounds of traditional Zimbabwean music to World Beat.
1:30-2:15 West African Cultural Arts Institute (WACAI) shares the joy and passion of Guinean culture through vibrant music and dance, enhancing education, sustaining strong community bonds, and promoting emotional and physical health. We expand worldviews while instilling appreciation for the African diaspora.
3:30-4:15 Loveness Wesa, originally from Zimbabwe, is a world-renowned artist specializing in dance and music. Since childhood, she has been using her talents to bring healing and
entertainment to humanity and the world. Loveness enjoys creating ubuntu, meaning humanity towards others, in a gesture that reaches far beyond her local community. In every individual performance or event she produces, she seeks to initiate a sense of love, peace and harmony as a way to transform negativity into a healing experience.
5:15-6:00 Nojeem Lasisi: The Nigerian talking drum has its roots in the Old Oyo Empire. The hourglass-shaped drums are made of wood and goat skin. The drummer can produce sounds that mimic the human voice and can alter the tone by applying pressure to leather bands that run between the two drum heads.
7:00-8:00 Belly Dance Showcase featuring the Egyptian cane dance, shemadan, Turkish skirt dance, debke, plus American tribal and cabaret-style dances and more.
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11:00-12:00 Hossein Salehi: “Drumbeat Discoveries” Join us for “Drumbeat Discoveries,” a hands-on lecture performance exploring the principles of music. This engaging workshop is open to all ages and offers an interactive orientation to the world of rhythm and melody. Come and discover the magic of music with us!
SUNDAY,
12:30-1:30 Big Blue Thai Papaya
Salad Demo: The chefs from Big Blue Thai will demonstrate how to make a refreshing Thai Papaya Salad.
2:00-3:00 Ukranian Borscht
Demonstration: Dominika Pukay will demonstrate the way to make a delicious Ukrainian borscht.
3:30-4:30 Flourish Spices: Nigerian Food Demo: Ola Elkanah, owner of Flourish Spices and African Food, will demonstrate how to prepare a tasty, Nigerian dish.
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12:00-12:45 African Drum Workshop: In this workshop, Nii Ardey will bring kpanlogo drums and djembes to teach rhythm and technique. He will also teach the five-hand techniques for playing the drum. Nii Ardey will talk about his childhood in Accra, and how he became a dancer and drummer.
2:00-2:45 Habiba Addo: Experience the joy, richness and relevance of West African music and dance from countries such as Senegal, Guinea and Ghana through dance, drumming and traditional call-and-response songs. Habiba’s warm sense of humor and genuine respect for
revered African dance traditions guarantee an enjoyable and uplifting experience for all participants. In African cultures stories entertain, inspire and provoke. Some stories remind us to respect and honor our elders while others simply make us laugh! Stories teach right from wrong, and remind and educate us about our world and those worlds far, far away.
10:00-10:30 Golden Flute: Travel the world with the mystical sounds of Sherry and her golden flute. As a registered nurse, Sherry served with the American Red Cross during national disasters. She has also volunteered on international medical missions. Her unique improvisational style reflects serenity through sound.
10:30-11:00 Willamette Valley
Pipes & Drums is a nonprofit organization with a three-fold mission: to serve our community by providing entertainment through Scottish music; to develop the musical abilities of our members; and to enjoy the friendship that we share because of our love of pipe and drum music.
11:00-11:45 Ceili of the Valley: Pronounced “kay-lee” of the Valley, this nonprofit promotes and perpetuates Celtic culture in the Willamette Valley. Members and friends perform traditional Irish and Scottish social dances to live music, along with some original dances. Audience participation is anticipated.
12:00-12:45 Cherry City Cloggers: Clogging is an American folk dance with roots in traditional European dancing, early AfricanAmerican dance, and traditional Cherokee dance. The dancer’s footwear is used to create audible percussive rhythms. Clogging was a social dance in the Appalachian Mountains as early as the 1700s. Established in 1989, the Cherry City Cloggers is one of the largest clogging clubs in the Northwest.
12:45-1:30 Salem International Folk Dancers is an all-volunteer, nonprofit group that has been actively celebrating the dances of the world’s cultures for more than 50 years. The group gathers weekly to learn the dances of various cultures around the globe, and loves sharing their experiences of exercise, cultural enrichment and fun.
1:45-2:30 The SamaZama Duo, Masumi Timson (Koto) and Joseph Harchanko (Cello), is a collaboration of the Koto – a Japanese traditional musical instrument and the Cello. SamaZama Duo combines the esoteric nature of traditional and contemporary Japanese music with tango, jazz, blues and Western classical music, blending instruments and music of Eastern and Western cultures in a moving and uncommon musical synthesis. Their music combines these two widely divergent instruments with traditional and contemporary Koto works to create a vibrant musical soundscape that soothes and inspires.
2:45-3:30 Beats from Anatolia: Dancers from the Oregon Turkish American Association will perform traditional Turkish folk dances.
3:45-4:30 Flamenco with Elena Villa: Elena began her flamenco training in Santa Cruz, California in 1991 after being inspired by live flamenco performances in France and Spain. Her first teachers, La Linda, Ladisla, and Andrea “la Canela” gave her a strong foundation in traditional flamenco technique and choreography, and provide excellent mentorship through performance opportunities with live music and cante (flamenco song). Elena has gone on to study with some of the great international artists of today, including Jose Galván, Teo Morca, Belen Maya, La Tania, Jesús Carmona, and many others.
4:45-5:30 Bridgetown Morris Men: Morris dancers have celebrated the seasons for hundreds of years in England with music, dance, songs, and plays. Decked out in ribbons and bells they performed athletic dances with handkerchiefs and sticks to encourage good fortune and fertility for the coming season. The Bridgetown Morris Men keep this age-old tradition alive. Our shows are an energetic mix of traditional dances, music, songs and ancient plays. Keep an eye out for us, you’ll see us dancing at various events throughout the year.
5:45-6:30 Tanie Hotan Dance Company presents a Country Swing Performance and Workshop. Put on your boots and get ready to dance the night away at this lively country swing workshop for couples (or any two people). Learn all you need to know for a toetapping good time.
6:45-7:30 Zingaresca Ensemble is a product of collaboration between the celebrated Romani (“Gypsy”) virtuoso Vadim Kolpakov, the pioneer in the revival of the sevenstring guitar Oleg Timofeyev, and the Juilliard-trained baritone Anton Belov. The ensemble interweaves classical Eastern European guitar heritage with the best traditions of the Romani, Jewish, and Ukrainian folk traditions. Since the festival’s theme is Ukraine, they will perform an all-Ukrainian set.
Elena Villa
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11:00-11:45 Yeates Academy of Irish Dance: Oregon’s longestrunning Irish dance school brings the beauty of Irish softshoe and the thunder of Irish hardshoe to the World Beat stage. Joined this year by their sister troupe, the MAC Irish Dancers from McMinnville, enjoy this spectacular showcase from the Emerald Isle.
12:00-12:45 Ballet Folklorico Guelagetza are part of Enlace and seek to build bridges through sharing cultural traditions.
1:45-2:00 Miranda Coleman Ukrainian Folk Dance: Miranda Coleman is a Ukrainian-American folk dancer from Keizer, who has performed internationally. She is on the Oregon Culture Keepers roster.
2:30-3:15 Amelia Lukas & Ryta Slobodiana: Powell Flutes artist Amelia Lukas and artist Ryta Slobodiana will capture daily life in Ukraine through music and art. Powell Flutes Artist Amelia Lukas performs with “a fine balance of virtuosity and poetry.” (The New York Times) Ukrainian artist Ryta Slobodiana will paint while Amelia performs.
Academy of Irish Dance 11:00-11:45 a.m. Sunday
Valley Pipes & Drums 10:30-11:00 a.m. Saturday
3:45-4:30 Casa de la Cultura Tlanese: A nonprofit group, Tlanese was established in 2004 to share Mexican culture through dance and to keep traditions alive in the hearts of youth. It has grown and is officially known as Casa de la Cultural Tlanese. The group specializes in traditional dances from different states of Mexico such as Oaxaca, Veracruz, Sinaloa and Jalisco. ¡Viva México!
5:15-6:00 Ivanna Oliinyk & Arina Parhomenco: Ukrainian folk and contemporary music.
Ceílí of the Valley 11:00-11:45 a.m. Saturday
Bridgetown Morris Men 4:45-5:30 p.m. Saturday
Willamette
Cherry City Cloggers, 12:00 to 12:45 p.m. Saturday
The SamaZama Duo, 1:45-2:30 p.m. Saturday
Yeates
AMERICAS VILLAGE | SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 2024
10:30-11:15 Ameyalmazatl Citlaltonal: The Dance represents the eternal search for cosmic harmony and integration, both body and spirit, and all the chants of Aztec Dance ritual refer to this essential process. The Aztec Dance has been referred to as a form of prayer and a total way of life and communication.
12:15 Piñata Party: Come to an authentic Mexican piñata party. Repeated at 2:15, 4:15, and 6 p.m.
12:30-1:15 David Durosier Haitian Folklore Dance and Drums: Haitian Drumming and Dance Workshop
2:30-3:15 Danza Azteca Ohtli
4:30-5:15 The traditional Danza de Los Viejitos, or “dance of the little old men,” originates in PreColumbian Purepecha culture. The Purepecha Empire was located in Michoacan and rivaled that of the Aztecs (fun fact: the Purepecha
SOCIAL POW WOW
were never conquered by their foes, the Aztecs, and defeated them in battle in the late 1400s.)
The dance was created as a ritual to honor the god of fire. The four men represent the four directions of the Universe, North, South, East and West, and the four elements: earth, fire, air, and water.
6:15-7:00 Enlace: Los Colores de América Latino Orchestra/ Rondalla Sentimiento: traditional Mexican music and dance performance.
What is a Pow Wow?
A Pow Wow is a gathering of Native American people from all tribes. It is a celebration of our existence and culture; a time to come together to drum, sing, dance and pray. Because it is a mix of all tribes, it takes on a culture of its own – not just the culture of one tribe or another. It is not a presentation, but an experience. A Pow Wow is a mix of traditional and contemporary Native dances and drumming.
The heart and soul of Native people are demonstrated with every song and dance. It is extremely important to drum only with good feelings, because those feelings are not just given to the dancers, who feed off of those feelings,
but to all people. The dancers honor veterans, those who can no longer dance and those who have passed away.
What are they wearing?
When Native people go to Pow Wows, they dress in regalia. It takes years to make the regalia. The intricate beadwork and elaborate sewing required for each outfit is a huge part of Pow Wow culture. Thus, regalia is not referred to as a costume. Calling it that would imply that the regalia is fake or just for dress-up.
Watch for the World Beat Social Pow Wow happening throughout the day at the festival.
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11:15-12:00 Savannah Soliz & Family Native Dancers: Traditional Native American dances.
12:45 Piñata Party: Come to an authentic Mexican piñata party. Repeated at 2:45 p.m.
1:00-1:45 ENCORE Performing Arts Center believes that dance is more than just movement—it reflects our shared humanity and celebrates the rich tapestry of
cultures that make up our world. Through our extensive and oneof-a-kind street-style program and our studio-style programs, we strive to honor the origins of dance by instructing from foundations first. Our instructors are based on culture first and train from that state of mind.
1:45-2:45 Corazón Utilitarian Handcraft Workshop: Join Daniel and Erika for an all-ages handson workshop. This is limited to the first 20 people who arrive at the booth where you will paint an ornament. Originally from Mexico City, Daniel and Erika started Corazón adventures in 2022 in Portland. Their main purpose is to recover crafts appreciation with workshops and utilitarian handcrafts, promoting and sharing proudly the richness of arts, culture and traditions.
3:00-3:45 Salem Rueda de Casino: Casino was developed in Havana, Cuba in the early 1950s. Casino traces its origin as a partner dance from Cuban Urban Son and Cuban Cha Cha Cha, while very similar to Salsa, it is its own dance. Today, Casino De Rueda (Casino Wheel) as a group dance that is danced all over the world including Salem, OR. Our local group is Salem Rueda De Casino.
5:15-6:00 Jim Enemark: Virtuoso banjo player Jim Enemark brings his high-energy, fun vibes to World Beat.
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For more than six decades, Capital Manor has helped older adults embrace a better life, striving to create a retirement experience that rises above expectations. Here, a vibrant culture of doers and thinkers, delectable dining, and unmatched hospitality come together to make this chapter of residents’ lives the best one yet.
And we keep getting better.
Schedule your visit today to see what’s coming next to Capital Manor.
TASTE THE WORLD
Food is one of the best parts of the World Beat, and this year you can discover food from all over the world at a price that’s easy on your pocket. Each food vendor has created one special dish available only at the World Beat for just $5. Don’t expect a full meal, the idea is to give you great tastes at a budget-friendly price. Enjoy!
AFRICA
Flourish Spices & African Food Jollof Rice
Spice of Africa..............................................
AMERICAS VILLAGE
Raspados del Sur ........................................
L&A Food and Deli ......................................
Paella del Zorro
GRAND BOULEVARD
Mi Cocina Mexican Food ...........................
Snowy Ice/Kettle Korn
Crepes w/ Farmer Cheese Vareniki & Potato
Paella
Cactus Smoothie
Every food vendor displays a sign which shows their authentic cultural Taste the World dish. Happy dining!
EXHIBITORS, VENDORS & FOOD VENDORS
AFRICA & MIDDLE EAST
Ade Africana
Anansi Beat
Arab American Cultural Center of Oregon
Chabad Center for Jewish Life
Children’s Activities
Country Financial
First Aid
Flourish Spices & African Food*
Salem for Refugees
Spice of Africa*
The Noble Choice
AMERICAS VILLAGE
Ameyalmazatl Citlaltonal
Bella Artes Almar
Casa de la Cultura Tlanese
Children’s Activities
Corazon Utilitarian Handraft
Enlace
International Accents
Kona Ice
Mexican Consulate
Peruvian Arts & Crafts
StewBerry’s Bakery & Stand
Winay Arts
AMPHITHEATER
Beer Garden
Guamanian Grill
Hap Restaurant
La Jitana
Little India
Oregon Army National Guard
Pupusas Chileros
Sancho’s Pizza
Tacos El Pancholin
VIP Hospitality
World Beat Beer, Wine & Cider Garden
ASIA-PACIFIC WEST
Cahaya by Tanami
Dasmesh Darbar Sikh Temple
Drukpa Mila Center
FAHNS
Fashion Indica
Filipino American Association
INDUS
Lhasa Trade
PAACO
Pasefika
PhilippinesDOT/Philippines Airlines
Rice Plate
Samoa!
Shahi Design
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The World Beat Festival takes place on the ancestral homeland of the Kalapuya tribe, who today are represented by the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde and the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. Through this land acknowledgement we honor and respect those who came before us. We offer gratitude for the land itself, for those who have stewarded it for generations, and for the opportunity to gather, celebrate, and be in community on this land.
EXHIBITORS, VENDORS &
ASIA-PACIFIC EAST
Cambodian American Community –
Cambodian SnoCones
Cambodian Dance Troupe
Children’s Activities
Earth-Moon Acupuncture
Greater Salem Filipino American Association - Food
Hello Anime Shop
Japanese Consulate (Saturday only)
Kami Sherpa Apparel
Salem Origami Club (Sunday only)
Sekao Bonsai
Summer’s Cotton Candy
Summer’s Art
Takumi Japan
Windows to China
WolfPack ATA
EUROPE (STEPPING STAGE)
Budapest Bakery & Deli
Céilí of the Valley Society
Children’s Activities
DAWN Inc*
L&A Food and Deli*
Portland Weavers*
Ryta Slobodiana*
Rosava Glass*
Slavic Souvenirs
Turkish Cultural Booth
Ukrainian Care Inc.*
Ukrainian Community Tent*
Ukrainian Cultural Center*
Zorro Paella
GRAND BOULEVARD
Cultural Center
Advantage Heating
City of Salem
Farmer’s Insurance
Gilbert House Children’s Museum
Mi Cocina Mexican Food
NW School of Music/Instrument Zoo
Oregon Oncology (Saturday Only)
Oregon Child Development Coalition
Roving Horse Henna
Willamette Health Council (Sunday Only)
PAVILION
Dragon Boat Admin, Announcer and Results
Please Note: Lost children is now in Guest Services.
* denotes focus country: Ukrainian SAVE THE DATE! The 2025 World Beat Festival is June 28-29, 2025 Friday Night at the Beat June 27, 2025
PADDLES UP!
The World Beat Dragon Boat Club is accepting new paddlers, no experience necessary. It is a great way to enjoy the beauty of the Willamette River, get a great workout and meet some really fun people.
If you’d like to join a team, or just want to go out and test the waters, we’d be happy to have you! You do not need to be a member of an existing team to join. Individuals are welcome, and we’lll assign you a team based on your availability and team need. There are two seasons: Spring (AprilJune) and Summer (July-Sept). Hope to see you on the water!
If you are interested in starting your own team or joining an existing team, contact our office at 503-581-2004 or dragon@salemmulticultural.org
DRAGON BOAT RACES
EVENT SCHEDULE
Saturday, June 29, 2024 (times subject to change)
7:30 a.m.
Day-of-Event check-in open
8:15 a.m.
Morning volunteers check-in
8:30 a.m.
Captain’s meeting
8:30 a.m.
Marshalling to begin
9:00 a.m.
Women’s Round One Heat
10:00 a.m.
Mixed Round One Heat
10:30 a.m.
Community Teams
11:00 a.m.
Women’s Round Two Heat
12:30 p.m.
Mixed Round Two Heat
1:00 p.m.
Women’s Semis
2:20p.m.
Mixed Finals
3:00 p.m.
Women’s Final
TEAMS
COMMUNITY DIVISION
Kickin’ Cancer Draggin Our A$$
Liberty House Blazing Paddles
Oregon Oncology Specialists
Santiam Log Riders
United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley
YMCA Crimson Dragons
MIXED DIVISION
Castaways
Catch-22 Hurricane
Fire Breathing Blowfish
Golden Dragons
Highland Roosters
Lake Meridian Dragons
Wasabi Five-0
Wasabi Kraken
WOMEN’S DIVISION
Angry Unicorns
Catch-22 Monsoon
Catch-22 Storm
Catch-22 Tsunami
Golden Dragons
Highland Hens
Jade Dragons
Lake Meridian Dragon Women
Mighty Women
Pink Phoenix Heart
Pink Phoenix Soul
Rip City Paddlers
Tide Runners
Tilikum Dragons
Unsinkable Peace Warriors
Willamette River Dragons
FEATURED CULTURE EXPERIENCES
UKRAINE! Celebrating
Inna Kovtun is a leading authority on traditional folk music, a performer, a cultural ambassador, a master of music, and a guardian of Ukrainian folklore. She is a luminary in the world of folk music and ethnography. With a Master’s in Music and a wealth of experience, she is the driving force behind several musical projects, including the Rozhanytsya folk ensemble, the international music project EDK and the ethno-rock band Astarta. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, June 28 in the Amphitheater and 3:15-4:15 p.m. Saturday, June 29 in the Cultural Center
Barvinok Ukrainian Dance Ensemble performs traditional folk dances from various regions all around Ukraine. It shows the beauty and diversity of the region through the dance itself and the costumes worn for each dance. 2:30-3:10 p.m. Saturday, June 29 in the Amphitheater
Darka Dusty & the Borshch Beatniks perform a variety of songs, including originals, unexpected covers, and Eastern-European, klezmer-tinged melodies. They are as comfortable playing a well-known country song as they are an ancient Ukrainian song – offering a unique combination of tasty ingredients – which is what a good borshch is all about. 3:45-4:30p.m. Saturday, June 29 in the Amphitheater
Petrykivka - Ukrainian Painting: Artist Sonia Voloshinov will share the history and stories behind this traditional Ukrainian art form. 12:15-1:15 Saturday, June 29 in the Cultural Center
Tasha Huebner - The Bandura Player: Tasha is a 2nd generation American whose parents were born in Ukraine and came to the US after WWII. She grew up in Chicago and was heavily involved in the large Ukrainian community there, taking bandura lessons from an early age, dancing in a Ukrainian folk dancing group, and attending Ukrainian school on Saturdays. 1:45-2:45 Saturday, June 29 in the Cultural Center
Zingaresca Ensemble interweaves classical Eastern European guitar heritage with the best traditions of the Romani, Jewish, and Ukrainian folk traditions. Since the festival’s theme is Ukraine, they will perform an all-Ukrainian set. 6:45-7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 29 on the Stepping Stage
Ukranian Borscht Demonstration: Dominika Pukay will demonstrate the way to make a delicious Ukrainian borscht. 2:00-3:00 p.m. Sunday, June 30 in the Cultural Center
Miranda Coleman Ukrainian Folk Dance: Miranda Coleman is a Ukrainian-American folk dancer from Keizer, who has performed internationally. She is on the Oregon Culture Keepers roster. 1:45-2:00 p.m. Sunday, June 30 on the Stepping Stage
Amelia Lukas & Ryta Slobodiana: Powell Flutes Artist Amelia Lukas performs with “a fine balance of virtuosity and poetry.” (The New York Times) Ukrainian artist Ryta Slobodiana will paint while Amelia performs. Together, they will capture daily life in Ukraine through music and art. 2:30-3:15 Sunday, June 30 on the Stepping Stage
Ivanna Oliinyk & Arina Parhomenco: Ukrainian folk and contemporary music. 5:15-6:00 Sunday, June 30 on the Stepping Stage
