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- Folkloriada 2008 China
- Folkloriada 2004 Hungary
- Presentation | Overview | General Program | General concept | List of participants | Detailed Program | Artistic Council
- Folkloriada 2000 Japan
- Presentation | List of participants | "Majiwari" Program
- Folkloriada 1996 Netherlands
- List of participants
Folkloriada 2008 China
The CIOFF World Folkloriada 2008 was planned in China.
Severe natural disasters in the proposed venue and the chicken pan demy forced the National Section of China to cancel the Folkloriada 2008.
Folkloriada 2004 Hungary
Presentation
In the year 2004, August 12 to 22, 87 nations from all over the world gather in Hungary to take part in the third CIOFF World Folkloriada.
On this occasion, 2'500 typical village folk dancers, musicians and groups have meet in Pécs and Budapest to give their best performance in parades, concerts, presentations and festive dancing evenings – plus a great international folklore gala – for the greatest pleasure of both spectators and artists.
CIOFF’s council was very impressed not only by Hungary’s candidacy file but by the country’s efforts to preserve the multicultural diversity and cultural reciprocity of the various people living in the Carpathian area. To such an extent that this approach has since become a reference, the “Hungarian model”. CIOFF’s decision to hold the third world Folkloriada in Hungary also wants to be a recognition of Hungary’s accomplishments in matters of research on folk dance and music as well as to lay emphasis on the work of music and dance groups. It is a tribute to the practice, the teaching methods, the education and the sensitization which make Hungary a country where traditional culture flourishes.
The 2'500 guests and participants will be regrouped for the opening ceremony in Pécs and the closing ceremony in Budapest. In between, guest groups will perform in many places throughout the country.
The Folkloriada aim at having spectators and visitors live the folklore experience through interactive activities instead of just watching a show. Many interactive activities are scheduled, including traditional games, dances, listening to and learning to play an instrument and learning many traditional arts where participants and spectators will be able to experiment the heritage of the various cultures represented.
The opening ceremonies under the theme “The world salutes Hungary and the city of Pécs” was held at the heart of the city of Pécs. This imposing ceremony have illustrate the variety and the richness of the guests from 87 countries, allowing all to see a highly colored and unique assortment of traditional clothes and the different sounds belonging to each of the instruments. The show have been lavish, a feast to dance fête that will climax in a round with a true international band composed of the invited groups and in which both participants and spectators will be invited to take part.
The closing ceremonies take place in Budapest and the city take advantage of the occasion to present the Hungarian folk art movement and its accomplishments, and hold two festivals: the Festival of Folkarts and the International Traditional Felt-Makers Festival. The various activities was held in a large park in Budapest where visitors have be able to learn the most popular round dances from the world over. Here and there, sites representing the continents (Asia, Africa, etc.) will be used as gateways to the discovery and learning of folk dances, games and customs of different countries. Interested visitors will be able to contribute to the making of a giant felt rug under the supervision of experimented craftsmen. Tents was also available for listening to ethnic or traditional music. Finally, a few tents accommodate Hungarian nomads for all those wishing to learn more about this typical craftsmanship.
Overview
| Participants: | 72 countries |
|---|---|
| Host country: | Hungary |
| Participating Hungarian groups: | 67 |
| Sites hosting activities: | 54 |
| Shows: | 228, of which 57 in Pécs and 22 in Budapest |
| Total number of spectators: | 392 680, of which 115 000 in Budapest and 97 680 in Pécs |
| Press conferences: | in Budapest, 11th May and 10th August; in Pécs, 4th August |
| Papers published: | 131 |
| National Hungarian television (MTV): | live broadcast of the opening ceremonies on 12th August |
| Radio Bartók of the Hungarian State: | from April 2004 until the Folkloriada, a 10 minute outside broadcast, every two weeks, to introduce the groups, programmes and performance sites |
| Local TV channels and radio stations: | about 150 spots, of varying length |
| Web site folkloriada.hu | 10 890 visitors, between 1st July and October 2004 |
| Number of occurrences on Internet: | 11 600 |
General Program
Arrival Pecs: 11 August 2004.
Participating groups parade through the historic old town.- Opening performance: Spotlight on Hungary (from authentic Hungarian folklore to the oeuvre of Bartok Bela).
- Performance venues (Pecs and region) until 17 August:
- Central Grand Stage: Spotlight on Five Continents
- Studio-Theater Stage (intimate, indoor theatre setting) solist dancers and musicians, music groups, costume shows, discussions, etc. Folk-pub open from early afternoon till dawn, live music, dance and an opportunity to learn folksongs (country/national programmes)
- Regional programmes: common performances of 5-6 groups in the towns near Pecs
- Festival Club opened 10pm – 4 am. A venue for participants to have a good time
- Hungary welcomes Folkloriada 15 – 20 August : regional festivals through the country welcome the guest groups.
- Closing Gala in Budapest 21 – 22 August.
Groups should be prepared to offer programs 5, 15, 30 and 40 minutes length.
Departures Budapest: 23 August 2004.
General concept
Objective in accordance with its mission statement and based on the statutes of Folkloriada, endeavours to organize a world festival in which the folklore of 
the world is presented with special emphasis on folk dance and folk music traditions.
As is detailed in application to organize the festival, we wish to present authentic folklore through authentic village artists and revival groups who through their work have made their goal the ever more precise artistic reproduction and presentation of traditional folklore. It needs to be emphasized that this presentation should be void of modern external influence and use of trendy technical means, such as electronic instruments.
We look forward to seeing the presentation of those folk traditions representing the most characteristic, unique and archaic endemic to the participating member states and with which they have most contributed to the colorfulness and multi-dimensional-ness of world cultural heritage.
List of participants
ASIAN AND OCEANIAN SECTOR
| China | Shenyang Xibo Nationality Folklore Troupe |
|---|---|
| Chinese TaiPei | Taiwan Yuan-Yuan Indigenous Culture & Art Troupe |
| India | Shivam Nrutya Cultural Academy |
| Japan | Muse Awa |
| Nepal | NCPAN (National Cultural Promotion Academy Nepal) |
| New Caledonia | Faletolu Malae Fenua |
| Philippines | Bayanihan |
| South Korea | Bong San Mask Dance Group |
| Thailand | Thai Cultural Troupe from Rajahbat Institute |
| Turkey | Türk Folklor Kurumu |
| Sri Lanka | Sama Ranga |
NORTHERN AMERICAN SECTOR
| Canada | Andicha N'De Wandat Reel & Macadam |
|---|---|
| Haiti | Ballet Bacoulou |
| USA | Clog America |
LATIN AMERICAN AND CARIBBEAN SECTOR
| Argentina | Instituto El Cimarrón |
|---|---|
| Chile | Phusiri Marka |
| Colombia | Creadores Eméritos de Bolivar |
| Mexico | Mexican Folkdance Group Zacatecas |
| Puerto Rico | Areyto Ballet Folklorico |
| Venezuela | Compania Juvenil de Danzas Nacionalistas “Cruz Alejandro Quinal” |
NORTHERN EUROPEAN SECTOR
| England | Sheffield City Moris |
|---|---|
| Estonia | Folkore Society Leigarid |
| Ireland | Crosskeys |
| Finland | Purpuri |
| Latvia | Skandinieki |
| Norway | Trolldans |
| Scotland | Margaret Rose Scottish Dancers and Pipers |
| Sweden | The Swedish Viking Dancers |
CENTRAL EUROPEAN SECTOR
| Austria | Brauchttumsgruppe Strasswaldchen Tanzgruppe des Landesverbandes Steiermark |
|---|---|
| Belgium | Reuzegom Leuven vzw |
| Bosnia and Hercegoniva | Izvor Fra Mijo Cuic HKUD |
| Bulgaria | Goushantsi |
| Croatia | Cere |
| Czech Republic | Ostravicka |
| Georgia | Samepho Georgian Children Group |
| Germany | Trachtenkapelle Elters Schlitzerländer Trachten- Und Volkstanzkreis |
| Holland | Klepperman van Elleven |
| Luxemburg | Vallée des Sept Châteaux |
| Macedonia | Mirce Acev |
| Poland | Grojcowianie |
| Poland | Piecuchy |
| Romania | Poenita Doina Gorjului |
| Serbia and Montenegro | Medijana |
| Slovakia | Zamutovcan |
| Slovenia | Dragatus |
| Ukraine | Children Folk Group |
SOUTHERN EUROPEAN AND AFRICAN SECTOR
| Algeria | El Manar Ballet Sitifis |
|---|---|
| Cyprus | Lefkosa Folklore Association |
| France | Korollerien Ar Skorv |
| Greece | Estia Pieridon Mousson |
| Israel | Gvanim |
| Italy | Sbandieratori Cavensi Associazione Culturale fol Citta di Assemini |
| Portugal | Grupo Tipico 'O Cancioneiro de Agueda' |
| South Africa | Vezikhono Siko Lethu |
| Spain | Es Broll Banda de Gaites ' Ville de Miere' Magec |
| Switzerland | Trachtengruppe Düdingen |
Hungarian Groups
| Bag | Muharay Elemér Traditional Dance Group |
|---|---|
| Békéscsaba | Balassi Folkdance Group |
| Budapest | Andro Drom Gipsy Music Group Bartók Folkdance Group Bihari János Folkdance Group Válaszút Folkdance Group |
| Hosszúhetény | Traditional Dance Group |
| Kaposvár | Somogy Folkdance Group |
| Nyíregyháza | Nyírség Folkdance Group |
| Pécs | Leőwey German Folklore Group Mecsek Folkdance Group |
| Szarvas | Tessedik Folkdance Group |
| Százhalombatta | Forrás Folkdance Group |
| Szekszárd | Bartina Children Folkdance Group |
| Székesfehérvár | Alba Regia Folkdance Group |
| Zalaegerszeg | Zalai Folkdance Group |
| Zengővárkony | Traditional Dance Group |
Detailed Program: Host Cities in Magyar Land
Incidental to the Folkloriada 2004, 12th to 22nd August, our Magyar friends had developed a programme with activites in all the regions of their magnificent country.
Pécs- Baranya County
- Gyula
- Gyöngyös
- Jászberény
- Mohács
- Ráckeve
- Sárvár
- Sátoraljaújhely and nearby villages
- Százhalombatta
- Székesfehérvár
- Tököl
- Veszprém and its County
- Budapest
> Display below the complete "Magyar Land" Program
Pécs
12th to 16th August
- Opening night: very colourful parade of the participating groups through downtown streets up to the Cathedral square.
- Conference: Children are our future.
- Numerous shows and galas, including Discovering Africa, Discovering America, Discovering Asia, Discovering Europe
- Concert In Bartók’s Wake by the Pannon Philarmonic Orchestra
- Exhibition of photographs on dance by László Jantner
- Exhibition of the art of South African nations, in which the three main tribes were represented: Zulus, Zhosas and Ndebeles
- Mass, followed by a dance bringing together all the groups on Cathedral square
Baranya County
13th to 15th August
- Many companies from all continents performed on stage in different localities of the county during these three days.
- Exhibition by craftsmen of the county associations
Gyula
17th to 20th August
In collaboration with the 10th all Hungarian Dance Festival
- Parade by the groups of the cultural centre up to the castle, concerts, galas, táncház (house of dance), commemorative speech on the 20th, Saint Stephen’s Day, patron saint of Hungary
Gyöngyös
15th to 20th August
In collaboration with the International Folklore Dance Festival “Pearl”
- Opening parade by the groups, followed by a gala
- Dance in the square, shows, táncház
- Mass in the church of Saint Bertalan, followed by a closing parade and a gala bringing together all the groups
Jászberény
13th to 19th August
In collaboration with the XIVth Csángó Festival (a festival of the European minorities)
- Concert, folklore gala, Dances of nations in the city square, various shows, táncház
- Folklore mass with the participation of invited groups
- Closing gala with all the groups in the city square
Mohács
17th to 20th August
In collaboration with the 8th Mohács International Folklore Dance
- Performances every night and closing parade with all participants along the main street up to the Cultural Centre, followed by a gala
Ráckeve
16th to 20th August
In collaboration with the International Folklore Festival Summerfest
- Dance Panorama evenings,one followed by a nautical fête on the edge of Danube Ecumenical service in the Catholic Church
- Celebration of Saint Stephen’s Day in the square, followed by a closing parade, gala and fireworks
Sárvár
15th to 18th August
In collaboration with the 24th International Folklore Days
- Crafstmanship Festival and traditional crafstmanship workshops
- Opening ceremony bringing together the companies from 10 countries, followed by a táncház
- Closing parade from the house of Sandor Petőfi, illustrious poet and revolution hero, to Nádasdy castle, followed by a gala in the castle grounds
- Closing of the festival and fireworks
Sátoraljaújhely and nearby villages
16th to 20th August
In collaboration with the 16th International Folklore Dance Festival of Zemplén
- Parade by the groups, opening ceremony of the Zemplén festival with speeches by the officials
- Many shows followed by a táncház
- Closing parade, with ceremony and ceremonial speeches, followed by an international folklore gala, fireworks and send-off
Százhalombatta
12th to 21th August
In collaboration with the International Folklore Festival Summerfest
- Opening ceremony “hand in hand” with the participation of 21 groups
- Hungarian Folk Dance Gala with 200 dancers from Ensemble Forrás, followed by the All Nations Ball
- “Who wants to play?”: children’s games from various countries, followed by Dance Panorama
Székesfehérvár
15th to 20th August
In collaboration with the 9th International Folk Dance Festival Royal Days
- Great fancy dress opening parade in the downtown area, then, opening ceremony on an outdoor stage
- Outdoor performances followed by a táncház
- Fancy dress closing parade, followed by a gala and fireworks
Tököl
16th to 20th August
In collaboration with the International Folklore Festival Summerfest
- Four consecutive evenings comprising a Dance Panorama show, followed by an international folkothèque
- On the 20th, Saint Stephen’s Day, parade by invited groups and the hosts
- International Folklore Gala Summerfest
- Saint Stephen’s Day mass
- Fireworks with music, followed by a send-off
Veszprém and its County
17th to 20th August
In collaboration with the Bakony-Balaton Gala
- Very colourful parade by the groups from Vörösberény to City hall square
- Opening ceremony, shows, violin festival, táncház
- Closing parade by the groups accompanied by the Sándor Hussars,
- Dances of the World performances, inauguration of a new cultural centre, opening of the 16th National Folk Art Exhibition, arts and crafts demonstrations, speeches and presentation of gifts
- Closing ceremony, followed by a round dance
Budapest
21th and 22th August
- Honour to whom honour is due. During two days, the capital proposed activities galore.
- Group performances, harvest parade, fireworks, ball, folk music concerts, Hungarian folk dance gala
- On the slopes of the hill of the castle in Buda, round dances with teaching and public participation
Closing ceremony in Heroes square after a very colourful parade down the hill of the castle. After the usual speeches, a giant balloon bearing the flags of the festival and of Canada, host country of the World Folkloriada in 2008, was released. Then all said good-bye during a fête organised in a city park.
Artistic Council
Terms of reference of Artistic Council of the 3rd CIOFF World Folkloriada
1. Objective
The objective of the Artistic Council of the 3rd CIOFF World Folkloriada is to assist the CIOFF Hungary to formulate the cultural content and develop the artistic concept of Folkloriada and to establish the required level of performances.
> Display below the complete Terms of reference of Artistic Council
2. Tasks
Operative tasks:
- Propose to the Folkloriada organizers the cultural content of this flagship of CIOFF activities.
- Propose the artistic concept and program of Folkloriada events.
- Propose the guidance for the Sectors/National Sections for the selection of participants particularly valuable and required from the point of view of the artistic program of Folkloriada.
- Evaluate the compliance of the character of participants proposed by Sectors/National Sections with the global artistic concept and in the case of divergence make a recommendation on how to solve the problems.
Development tasks:
- Prepare the evaluation report on the 3rd CIOFF World Folkloriada from the point of view of fulfilling its cultural content and realization of the artistic program in accordance with the artistic concept.
- Evaluate the artistic presentations of the performing groups and individuals.
- Prepare a report with recommendations for future CIOFF World Folkloriadas.
General Task:
- Carry out other tasks within its objective as decided by CIOFF Hungary or by its own initiative.
3. Members
- The Artistic Council consists of 7 – 10 members, who have the internationally recognized practical experience in traditional culture and particularly folklore and are artistic experts in this domain and have been involved into CIOFF activities. All the CIOFF Sectors shall be represented in Artistic Council.
- The chairman and the members are appointed by the CIOFF Hungary with the consultative approval of the Folkloriada Working Group.
- The chairman is entitled to act on behalf of the Aristic Council in urgent or routine issues. Such actions shall be presented to the next meeting of the Artistic Council for confirmation.
4. Working Procedures
- The Artistic Council meets on the require of the CIOFF Hungary.
- The chairman convokes the meeting in writing one month in advance with copy to the CIOFF Hungary. The agenda and available working documents shall be attached to the convocation.
- The agenda is prepared by the chairman, taking into account the requests by CIOFF Hungary and Folkloriada Working Group as well as proposals by the members.
- Minutes of meetings shall be prepared in accordance with the Working Procedures of CIOFF.
5. Cooperation and communication
- The Artistic Council of the 3rd CIOFF World Folkloriada shall cooperate, as appropriate, with the CIOFF Hungary and Folkloriada Working Group.
Folkloriada 2000 Japan
Presentation
The world Folkloriada are part of the official events of the International Council of Folklore Festival and Traditional Arts Organization. The first Folkloriada were held in 1996 in Netherlands and the second in Japan during the summer of 2000. Like the Olympic games, the Folkloriada are games but cultural ones which build on sharing, respect, harmony and communication between peoples. For 10 days, folklore groups and CIOFF members from over 70 countries and regions who work to preserve their cultural heritage through music, dance, fine arts, crafts, games and traditions meet to present their own culture and exchange with others.
In 1997, the United Nations declared year 2000 – the first of the millennium – the International Year for the Culture of Peace. The second edition of the Folkloriada reflected this wish for peace. The event was held under the theme “Hand in Hand for a Culture of Peace”. As an official event of the International Year for the Culture of Peace, the Folkloriada 2000 played an important role in the culture of peace throughout the world. As organizers said, “Our first motivation is to contribute to friendship and kindness and to respect specific cultures transmitted by human kind to each and everyone throughout the times. It will be our passport to 21st century mankind so peoples of the world can develop a mutual respect and knowledge of each other’s culture, hand in hand, whatever one’s country or nationality.”
Two thematic programs were set up by organizers: “Tsudoi” and “Majiwari”. All participants gathered in the Shibuya/Yoyogi Park in Tokyo for the opening ceremony. The ceremony was followed by a wide array of exchange programs, including a parade, shows starring dances and music of the world, workshops and demonstrations, exhibitions, a market, etc. After the Tsudoi program, participants from many countries were divided in a number of groups and given a guided tour of the Majiwari program. The Majiwari program also included joint shows by Japanese and foreign folklore groups as well as participation in various local festivals, thus creating a better knowledge of the folklore cultures of the participating countries.
List of participants
Asia Sector
| Australia | Woomera Aboriginal Corporation |
|---|---|
| China | China Mass Star Folk Art Troupe |
| Chinese Tai-Pei | Chung Cheng Junior High School of Keelung |
| India | Janavak Folk Dance Group |
| Korea | Kang Sun-Young Dance Company |
| Malaysia | Kelantan State Traditional Culture Group |
| New-Zealand | Te Whanganui-a-Tara Maori Culture Group |
| Philippines | Sining Kumintan of Batangas |
| Sri Lanka | Ruhunu Ballet |
| Thailand | Rajabhat Institute Ubon Ratchathani Dance Group |
| Turkey | Yesilkoy Halk Danslari Dernegi |
Japan
| Japan | Hatsunekai Nagano-shi Minyou Buyou Renmei Kashiwazaki-shi Ayakomai Hozon Shinkoukai Ozasa Kagura Shachu Kasuga Kotobuki Shachu Inagi Aoi Bayashi Hozonkai The Kagami Kosen Shachu Kanai no Shishimai The Kashitate Dance Preservation Society The Kanda Bayashi Hozonkai Zushi Kyodo Geinou Bunka Hozonkai Shibuya Ondo Council of Shibuya Women's Assembly Kumamoto Asomikai Satomiryu Hananokai Yuasa Mitsuko Scachu, Tsuru Katsuhide Torami Jinku Hozonkai Namahage Taiko Denshokai Kanagawa Kenritsu Ninomiya High School Saitama Kenritsu Chichibu Noko High School Tokyo Toritsu Hakuo High School Tochigi Kenritsu Kanuma Agricultural High School Tottori Kenritsu Hino High School |
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Northern Europe Sector
| Denmark | The Dancing Danes |
|---|---|
| Estonia | Folk Dance Group Tarvanpää |
| Finland | Folk Ensemble Rimpparemmi |
| Latvia | The Latvian Folk Ensembles |
| Norway | Bergen Folk Dancers |
| Scotland | Margaret Rose School of Dance |
| Sweden | Culture Group Clupea Sweden |
| United Kingdom | Hexham Morris Dancers |
Central Europe Sector
| Austria | Volkstanzgruppe illmitz |
|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | The Modern Children Folk Dance Ensemble Sayyah |
| Belarus | Nerush Belarusi State University |
| Belgium | La Compagnie Folklorique Fanny Thibout et Les Tiesses di Hoye |
| Germany | Thüringer Folklore Ensemble & Saitensprung |
| Hungary | Forrás Folk Ensemble |
| Israel | Hora Jerusalem |
| Luxembourg | Vallée des Sept Châteaux |
| Netherlands | Dutch Dancers |
| Romania | Ansamblul Folcloric Doina Timisului |
| Russia | Russia National Theater |
| Slovenia | Academic Folklore Group Student Maribor |
| Ukraine | Folk Group Zhaivir |
Southern Europe and Africa Sector
| Croatia | Zagreb Folk Dance Ensemble |
|---|---|
| France | La Joubenço de Mount-Favet |
| Greece | Karagouna |
| Italy | Gruppo Folklorico Antiche Tradizioni Popolari |
| Macedonia | Ensemble Koco Racin |
| Portugal | Rancho Folklórico e Etnográfico / Quarteto Académico de Coimbra |
| Spain | Alto Aragon |
| Switzerland | Swiss Folk Arts from Fribourg |
| Yugoslavia | Abrasevic |
| Benin | Les Espoirs du Bénin |
| Egypt | Reda Folklore Dancing Troupe |
| Uganda | The Uganda Dance Academy |
North America Sector
| Canada | Ensemble Folklorique Manigance |
|---|---|
| United States | Arizona Pride Cloggers with the Larkin Family |
Latin America and Caribbean Sector
| Argentina | Compañia Argentina de Danzas |
|---|---|
| Brazil | Godap |
| Porto Rico | Areyto Ballet Folklorico |
"Majiwari" Program
After "Tsudoi" program, the participants from each country were divided into several groups, and they embarked on a visit to various places to participate in the "Majiwari" program. The "Majiwari" program also feature a joint performance between the Japanese folklore groups and the foreign folklore groups as well as the later's participation in the various local festivals, thereby creating a deeper understanding of the folklore cultures of the participants' countries.
"Majiwari" Progam - August 1st (Tue)-August 6th (Sun):
- Nagano City in Nagano Prefecture
- Kashiwazaki City in Niigata Prefecture
- Komatsu City in Ishikawa Prefecture
- Shimane Prefecture
- Kitakyushu City
- Nagasaki Prefecture
- Ishigaki City in Okinawa Prefecture
> Display below the complete "Majiwari" Program
Nagano
August 2 (Wed) ~ 6 (Sun), 2000
Japan Arts Fund
This event is carried out by the Nagano Olympic Memorial Fund.
- Theme: As a site of the Olympic and Paralympic games, our goal is to join hands with the nations of the world and to promote international cultural exchange
- Organized by: World Folkloriada in Nagano Organizing Committee
- Co-organized by: C.I.O.F.F. JAPAN, World Folkloriada Organizing Committee in Japan
- Supported by: UNESCO, UNESCO National Commission in Japan, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Home Affairs, IOC, JOC, Japan National Tourist Organization, Japan Traditional Craft Center, Japan Tourist Association, Embassy of Malaysia, Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany, Embassy of Ukraine
- Main Venue: Nagano Civic Hall, Yoshida Community Center, Matsushiro Community Center, Kawanakajima Community Center, Nagano Chuo Dori Street
- Participants: - Overseas : Germany, Malaysia, Ukraine - Japan : Community Center, Nagano City Council for Culture and Arts, Nagano Music Committee, Global Peace Music Committee in Nagano, Binzuru-ren
- Main Schedule:
- Ikkan Ikkoku Koryu (Exchange using a pavilion that introduces each participating country)
Place : Yoshida Community Center, Matsushiro Community Center, Kawanakashima Community Center,
Program : Performance with the local folk arts and culture and exchange with the local people. - Joint exchange program with the Nagano City Council for Culture and Arts
Place : Nagano Civic Hall
Program : Exchange between each nation's traditional dance and music and Japan's traditional folk arts. - Binzuru Festival
Place : Nagano Chuo Dori Street
Program : Participants from abroad dance in the "Binzuru Dance". Become one with the citizens of Nagano in celebrating the 30th anniversary of the "Binzuru" in this colorful, international event. - Peace Music Festival
Place : Nagano Civic Hall
Program : Hoping for world peace through the exchange of music and culture.
- Ikkan Ikkoku Koryu (Exchange using a pavilion that introduces each participating country)
Kashiwazaki
1 (Tue) ~ 4 (Fri), 2000
Events commemorating the 60th anniversary of the formation of Kashiwazaki City
Japan Arts Fund
Japan Foundation for Regional Art-Activities
- Theme: The world and Okinawa, a recital woven together by the AYAKO-MAI
- Organized by: Kashiwazaki City, Kashiwazaki City Board of Education, World Folkloriada Majiwari Program Organizing Committee
- Co-organized by: C.I.O.F.F. JAPAN, World Folkloriada Organizing Committee in Japan, Kashiwazaki AYAKO-MAI Preservation Committee, Kashiwazaki Folk Song Preservation Committee, NIHON-KAI-DAIKO Drums Union, Niigata Cultural Foundation
- Sponsored by: Tokyo Electric Power Company / Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Station
- Supported by: UNESCO, UNESCO National Commission in Japan, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Home Affairs, IOC, JOC, Japan National Tourist Organization , Japan Traditional Craft Center , Japan Tourist Association, Embassy of Portugal, Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines, Kashiwazaki AYAKO-MAI Committee, Community Conference, Kashiwazaki Public Corporation of Tourism and Recreation, Kashiwazaki Junior Chamber, Niigata Cultural Foundation, Niigata International Association, Kashiwazaki Area International Association, Ukawa District Conference, Tohoku Electric Power Co.,Inc. / Kashiwazaki Office, NHK Niigata Station, Broadcasting System of Niigata, Inc., NST Niigata Sogo Television Co., Ltd., TeNY Television Niigata Network Company Co.,Ltd., The Niigata Television Network 21, Inc., The Niigata Nippo, The Kashiwazaki Nippoh, The Echigo Times, The Hakushin Jiho, Kashiwazaki Community Radio Station
- Main Venue: Kashiwazaki Civic Hall, Minatomachi-Kaihin Park, Ukawa AYAKO-MAI Hall
- Participants:
- Overseas : Egypt, Korea, Philippines, Portugal
- Japan : Okinawa Palace Dance Group (Okinawa), AYAKO-MAI (Niigata)
- Main Schedule:
- Folklore Festival
Place : Kashiwazaki Civic Hall
Program : Collaboration with 4 countries, Okinawa and Kashiwazaki folklore "AYAKO-MAI " - Folklore Festival
Place : Minatomachi Kaihin-Park Sunset Dome, Ukawa area and Ayakomai Hall square
Program : Collabaration of folklore at 2 outdoor stage
- Folklore Festival
Komatsu
August 1 (Tue) ~ 6 (Sun), 2000
Junior Global Cultural Festival World Folkloriada Majiwari Program in Kaga no kuni
Japan Arts Fund
Japan Foundation for Regional Art-Activities
- Theme: Realize・Action・To the future
- Organized by: Junior Global Cultural Festival Organizing Committee
- Co-organized by: C.I.O.F.F. JAPAN, World Folkloriada Organizing Committee
- Supported by: UNESCO, UNESCO National Commission in Japan, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Home Affairs, IOC, JOC, Ishikawa Prefecture, Komatsu City, Japan National Tourist Organization , Japan Traditional Craft Center , Japan Tourist Association, Australian Embassy, Embassy of Portugal, Embassy of the Argentine Republic, Embassy of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Embassy of the Republic of Slovenia, French Embassy
- Main Venue: Komatsu Public Hall, Around Komatsu City Hall, Minami Kaga area
- Participants :
- Overseas : Argentine, Australia, France, Korea, Luxembourg, Portugal, Slovenia
- Japan : Kodomo Kabuki (Children's Kabuki) Folklore Groups and citizen of Minam Kaga area
- Main Schedule:
- Junior Camp
Place : Minami Kaga area
Program : "Children, be ambitious! Go to the World." Young people and children from all over the world gather together with local young people and children. Through living together, international exchange was promoted. Children experienced the excitement of international exchange, as well as rediscover their love for Minami Kaga - Homestay
Place : Minami Kaga area
Program : "We are members of Earth's family! Connect to the future 2000" Children from all over the world experience life in a Japanese home first hand, through exchange with the Japanese family, differences in culture are experienced, and friendship with the host family is deepened. - Junior Global Folklore Festival
Place : Komatsu Public Hall
Program : Local folk art and folk art from abroad meet together at once, in a spectacle of the world's music, dance, and drama performance. The union of performing arts in Komatsu reaches out to the world. - The day Komatsu becomes the earth
Place : Around Komatsu City Hall
Program : At the site, refreshment, vendors, business, and promotional booths wree set up. On an outdoor stage performances of traditional folk arts by young people from seven nations was held. Performances also was held by a variety of street performers from abroad. - Junior Symposium
Place : Komatsu Civic Center
Program : A symposium was held centered around the children who participated in the events in August on the subject of "What can we do now? What definitely needs to be done?" - Meeting to make our town better
Place : Komatsu Civic Center
Program : A symposium was held on the subject of what kind of future adults can provide for children, heading into the 21st century.
- Junior Camp
Shimane
August 1 (Tue) ~ 5 (Sat), 2000
Japan Arts Fund
- Theme: Celebration of the Earth
- Organized by: World Folkloriada Shimane Organizing Committee (Shimane prefecture, Matsue city, Hamada city, Goutsu city, Kashima town, Mihonoseki town, Yokota town, Kisuki town, Hikawa town, Taki town, Taisha town, Kawamoto town, Kanagi town, Mito town, Muikaichi town and Shimane Prefecture Foundation for Cultural Promotion)
- Co-organized by: C.I.O.F.F. JAPAN, World Folkloriada Organizing Committee in Japan
- Supported by: UNESCO, UNESCO National Commission in Japan, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Home Affairs, IOC, JOC, Japan National Tourist Organization, Japan Traditional Craft Center , Japan Tourist Association, Embassy of Finland, Embassy of India, Embassy of Israel, Embassy of Switzerland, Embassy of the Russian Federation, Royal Thai Embassy
- Participants:
- Overseas : Finland, India, Israel, Macedonia, Puerto Rico, Russia, Switzerland, Thailand
- Japan : Folrefolre groups from each venue
- Main Schedule:
- Taki town
Place : Taki Community Center, Kirara Taki
Program : The Finland folk art group could take part in an exchange with the local folk arts preservation group. Other exchanges with other could schools also were held. - Mihonoseki town
Place : METEO PLAZA
Program : The Thailand folk art group take part in an exchange with the local folk arts group. Etc. - Mito town
Place : Fureai Hall Mito
Program : The Russia folk art group take part in an exchange with the local folk arts group. Etc. - Kisuki town
Place : Cheriver Hall
Program : The Puerto Rico folk art group take part in an exchange with the local folk arts group. Etc. - Hikawa town
Place : Hikawa Central Community Center
Program : The Switzerland & Israel folk art groups take part in an exchange with the local folk arts group. Workshop and Homestay also was held. - Kawamoto town
Place : Yuyu Furusato Hall
Kawamoto Otogikan
Program : The India folk art group take part in an exchange with the local folk arts group. Workshop also was held. - Hamada city
Program : The Macedonia folk art group take part in an exchange with the local folk arts group. Etc. - Goutsu city
Place : Goutsu Civic Center
Program : The Russia folk art group take part in an exchange with the local folk arts group. Other exchange programs at Community Center (IRTYSH) and Aquarium (Aqueous) - Kanagi town
Place : Western Riding Park
Program : The Puerto Rico folk art group take part in an exchange with the local folk arts group. Etc. - Taisha town
Place : Taisha Cultural Place URARA Hall
Program : The Thailand and Switzerland folk art groups take part in an exchange with the local folk arts group. Other exchanges with other schools and homestay also was held. - Muikaichi town
Place : Muikaichi Hot Spring
Program : Performance of Macedonia folk art group. Etc. - Matsue city
Place : Matsue TERRSA
Program : Performance program of Finland, Israel and India folklore groups. Welcome party for 8 countries Etc. - Yokota town
Place : Yokota Elementary School
Program : The 16th Orochi no Himatsuri (Folklore groups from Thailand join) Homestay etc. - Kashima town
Place : Kashima Outdoor Musical Hall
Program : Exchanging performance with folklore groups from Finland, Russian, Puerto Rico, Switzerland, Israel, India, Macedonia and local folklore groups. Etc.
- Taki town
Kitakyushu
August 1 (Tue) ~ 6 (Sun), 2000
- Theme: "Songs and Dances of the World Gather Together!" The "Wasshoi" Summer Festival for Everyone!
- Organized by: Kitakyushu City
- Co-organized by: C.I.O.F.F. JAPAN, World Folkloriada Organizing Committee in Japan, Wasshoi Summer Festival Promotion Office, Space World
- Supported by: UNESCO, UNESCO National Commission in Japan, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Home Affairs, IOC, JOC, Japan National Tourist Organization, Japan Traditional Craft Center, Japan Tourist Association, Embassy of the Republic of Hungary, Embassy of the United States of America
- Main Venue: Around Kokura Castle, Komonji Dori Street ( Center of Kokura Kita town ), Space World
- Participants:
- Overseas : Hungary, USA etc.
- Japan : Kasuga-ryu, Hayabusa-ryu, Around 200 local groups
- Main Schedule:
The biggest event of the summer in Kita Kyushu City, "The Wasshoi Summer Festival"was held for the first time at the space theme park "Space World".- Welcome Reception in the Retro Region of Moji Port
Place : The Retro Region of Moji Port
Program : The people of kitakyushu and participants from overseas had a big party at the Taisho Era Retro Region. - Space World Fureai Performance
Place : Event Square in Space World
Program : Exchange events with overseas participants - Wasshoi Summer Festival Eve
Place : West Japan Exhibition Hall
Program : After the opening ceremony involving the performers from abroad as well as the participants in the festival. Following the ceremony, performances from the groups from abroad was held. - Wasshoi Summer Festival Iki-iki Parade
Place : Komonji dori street
Program : Big parade in which around 50 various groups participated - Wasshoi Summer Festival Iki-iki Stage
Place : Kokura Civic Hall
Program : Collaboration of folklore with groups from abroad and representative folklore group from Kita Kyushu City
- Welcome Reception in the Retro Region of Moji Port
Nagasaki
August 1 (Tue) ~ 6 (Sun), 2000
Celebration of the JAPAN & Netherlands 400 Year Relationship Nagasaki Holland Year 2000
Japan Arts Fund
- Theme: "400 years heading toward the future" Meetings always begin in Nagasaki.
- Organized by: The Nagasaki Holland Year Association
- Co-organized by: C.I.O.F.F. JAPAN, World Folkloriada Organizing Committee in Japan
- Supported by: UNESCO, UNESCO National Commission in Japan, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Home Affairs, IOC, JOC, Japan National Tourist Organization, Japan Traditional Craft Center, Japan Tourist Association, Embasy of the Federative Republic of Brazil, Embassy of the People's Republic of China, Royal Netherlands Embassy
- Main Venue: Nagasaki City, Hirado City, Seishi town
- Participants:
- Overseas : The Neatherlands, China, Brazil, Benin
- Japan : Local folklore arts group, Citizen of Nagasaki
- Main Schedule:
- Mid Summer Nichiran Hiroba (Square) Festival
Place : Nichiran Hiroba , Nagasaki City
Program : Special appearance in events and concerts to be held at Nichiran Hiroba on the Bayside Stage that the people of Nagasaki also take part in. - Hirado Haiya fuujin Festival - Natsu no jin
Place : Hirado Harbor Exchange square etc.
Program : Expanding its scale of the Haiya Festival centered around Tasuke Haiya-bushi of Hirado, the roots of all Haiya-bushi, a carnival was held. Dancers from the Netherlands and all over Japan will gather to make teams and create their own dances.
- Mid Summer Nichiran Hiroba (Square) Festival
Ishigaki
August 1(Tue) ~ 6 (Sun), 2000
Japan Arts Fund
- Theme: Ohri Tohri for City of meeting and exchanging
- Organized by: Ishigaki City
- Co-organized by: C.I.O.F.F. JAPAN, World Folkloriada Organizing Committee in Japan, Ryukyu Shimpo
- Supported by: UNESCO, UNESCO National Commission in Japan, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Home Affairs, IOC, JOC, Okinawa prefecture, Japan National Tourist Organization, Japan Traditional Craft Center, Japan Tourist Association, Embassy of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, New Zealand Embassy, NHK Okinawa Broadcasting, Okinawa TV, Ryukyu Broadcasting, Ryukyu Asahi Broadcasting, Radio Okinawa, Yaeyama-mainichi Shimbun, Yaeyama Nippo, Ishigaki Cable TV, Ishigaki Tourist Association, The Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Ishigaki city, Ishigaki Culture Association
- Sponsored by: Japan Airlines Okinawa office, Japan Trans Ocean Airline, All Nippon Airways Okinawa office, ANA Hotel&Resort Ishigaki, Hotel Nikko Yaeyama, Hotel Miyahira
- Main Venue: Ishigaki Civic Hall
- Participants :
- Overseas : New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Turkey
- Japan : Association of Yaeyama Folklore Preservation, High School Students, Yaeyama Yokobueno-kai, Shiraho Kodomo Shishi no Kai, Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko Yaeyama Shibu, Tamagusukushosetsuhirokono Kai
- Main Schedule:
- Cultural Exchange with the hands of the citizen in Ishigaki
Place : Ishigaki Civic Hall Piloty (Outdoor)
Program : Exhibition and Market for traditional craft arts and special products at Ishigaki Outdoor stage for dances and songs - Cultural Exchange to recognize folklore culrue and arts
Place : Ishigaki Civic Hall
Program : 'See' 'Know' 'Pleasure' of world folklore culture Collaboration / Majiwari with local folklore culture - International Exchange - Meeting・Exchange / Share・Friendship
Place : Ishigaki Civic Hall
Program : Meet people from all over the world, share with them a chance to plant the roots of friendship. "Feeling" "Passion" "Hope" children head towards the future with a warm heart filled with the traditional folk arts passed down to them.
- Cultural Exchange with the hands of the citizen in Ishigaki
Folkloriada 1996 Netherland
List of participants
Northern European Sector
| Denmark | Costume exhibition Kamma Gudmand-Hoyer |
|---|---|
| Estonia | Folk Music Group "Tuulepill" |
| Finland | "Foreningen Brage" |
| Ireland | "Brenda Bastable Irish Dancers" |
| Latvia | Deju Kopa "Dziga" |
| Lithuania | Folklornis Ansamblis "Jorë" |
| Norway | "Valdres Folkemusikklag" |
| Sweden | "Söndags Gruppen" |
Central European Sector
| Austria | "Pramer Musikanten" |
|---|---|
| Belarus | "Krupitskiya Muzyky" |
| Belgium | Vendelgroep "Uilenspiegel" Vendeliersgilde "Gelmel Zwaaiers" |
| Bulgaria | "Shiroka Laka" |
| Czech Republic | "Hradistan" |
| Germany | "Folkloretanzensemble Thea Maass" Ostereiermahler Arbeitskreis Internationales Folklore-Festival Marburg-Biedenkopf e.v." "Stieger Waldmusikanten" |
| Georgia | "Poti Dance and Song Company Phazisi" |
| Hungary | "Bihari Ensemble" "Fecske Puppeteer's Group" |
| Israël | "Jerusalem Folklore Ensemble" |
| Luxembourg | Youth group "Vallée des Sept Châteaux" |
| Moldavia | "Târâncuta" Parascovia Secrueru and Elena Rotaras (weavers) |
| Netherlands | "Möppeler Daansers" "De Hakkespits" "Sallandse Folkloregroep Raalte" "Dansgroep Wieringerwaard" |
| Poland | Students Dance and Song Company "Poloniny" Children's Folk Dance Group "Zawaternik" |
| Romania | Ansamblul Folcloric "Chindia" |
| Russia | "Russian National Theatre" |
| Slovakia | "Zornicka" |
| Albania | "Vlorë" |
| Croatia | "Jedinstvo" |
South European and African Sector
| France | "La Capouleiro" |
|---|---|
| Greece | "Kalarrytes" - "Pyrsos" |
| Italy | "Associazione Culturale G.F. Citta di Assemini" |
| Portugal | "Bombos Zabumba Sa Casa Do Povo Do Paul" "Rancho Etnografico e Adufeiras de Idanha a Nova" |
| Slovenia | "Mariborski Oktet" |
| Spain | "Al Andalus" "Jaca" |
| Switzerland | "Alpenhornbläservereinigung Deutschfreiburg" "Fahnenschwingervereinigung des Kt. Freiburg" |
| Togo | "Balafon" |
| Uganda | "Uganda Dance Academy" |
| Yugoslavia | Kud "Prvi Partisan" Folklore Ensemble (Serbia, Montenegro) |
Northern American Sector
| Canada | L'Ensemble folklorique de Lachine "Les Éclusiers Inc." |
|---|---|
| United States | "Brigham Young University Folk Music Ensemble"of America |
Latin American Sector
| Argentina | "Compania Argentina de Danzas" |
|---|---|
| Brazil | Departamento Tradicionalista da Universidade de Passo Fundo" |
| Chili | Ballet Folklorico Nacional de Chile "BAFONA" |
| Cuba | "Grupo Los Pinos Nuevos" |
| Haiti | "Ballet Baconlon" |
| Mexico | "Conjunto Folclorico Magisterial" |
| Paraguay | "Paraguay Ne'e" |
| Puerto Rico | Ballet Folklorico Oficial de Puerto Rico"Areyto" |
Asian and Oceanian Sector
| Australia | Laurie Nilsen and Herb Wharton |
|---|---|
| Azerbajan | "Sayyah" |
| Cambodia | "Ballet Royal Khmer du Cambodge" |
| China | "China Kunming National Folk Song and Dance Ensemble" |
| Chinese Taipei | "Nan Ying Folk Dance Troupe" |
| Japan | "Torami Jinku Hozonkai" "Kotobuki Kasuga" |
| Korea | "Ae-joo Lee's Traditional Dance Group" |
| Malaysia | "Johore Cultural Group" |
| New Zealand | "Taonga Whanau" |
| Philippines | Bayanihan Folk Arts Association Inc." |
| Sri Lanka | "Sama Ballet" |
| Thailand | "Roi-et Isan Cultural Group" Exhibition "Thai Life" |
| Turkey | "Bakirköy Halk Oyunlari Dernegi" |
