WINNIPEG -- Though Folklorama will not be taking place this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Manitobans will still have the chance to experience some of what the multicultural festival has to offer.
On Thursday, Folklorama announced the creation of four programs so that people can experience the event in a personalized manner: Folklorama at Home, Folklorama at Work, Folklorama at School, and Folklorama at Play.
“Basically, we are taking the aspects that everyone loves with respect to the festival and being at a pavilion and packaging them up and delivering them to your door,” said Teresa Cotroneo, executive director of the festival.
Through Folklorama at Home, the festival will provide a custom meal and performance that meets government regulations. Folklorama at Work will provide music to help ease stress at the office, and Folklorama at School will offer a cultural experience that matches the curriculum.
“We work with all budget levels of course,” said Cotroneo. "And we’ll deliver it safely to your backyard or if you’re having a driveway party.
"We’re also doing that for the workplace. As people go back to work, there’s a lot of stress and anxiety around that for a lot of us, so what better way to welcome back your team.”
Cotroneo also noted they have members that can meet all the different parts of Manitoba’s school curriculum.
She said these programs will be a scaled-down package from what takes place at the festival and will follow physical distancing restrictions.
“Just of course maintain safety for everyone, our performers included. So really, we can customize it however you need it done,” she said.
More information about Folklorama at Play will be coming soon.
To book an event, Manitobans can contact bookings@folklorama.ca or visit the festival’s website.
- With files from CTV’s Rahim Ladhani.
