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SUMMARY:World Multicultural Festival 2024
DESCRIPTION:ECCAO will once again take part in the annual World Multicultural Festival in Ottawa! This vibrant event brings together over 70 countries from around the world, celebrating the beauty of cultural diversity.\nDate & Time:\nSaturday, November 30, 2024\nFestival Commencement: 12:00 PM\nECCAO Fashion Show Presentation: 6:15 PM\n(see full Program Schedule below)\nLocation:\nCarleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre\n355 Cooper St, Ottawa, ON K2P 0G8\n\nThis year, ECCAO is excited to present a captivating fashion show that showcases the rich cultural heritage of Egypt. Our presentation will feature traditional attire from various regions across the country, highlighting the unique styles that represent Egypt’s diverse landscapes—from the timeless elegance of large cities urban sophistication to the colorful and intricate patterns from Upper Egypt and Delta, and the ornate garments from the Bedouin communities of Sinai.\nOur models will walk the runway in stunning outfits that tell stories of history, tradition, and the warmth of Egyptian culture. Each piece has been carefully selected to capture the essence of the communities it represents, and we are proud to share these traditions with our global community in Ottawa.\nJoin us at the World Multicultural Festival as we celebrate Egypt’s rich history and vibrant cultural tapestry alongside participants from many other nations. It’s an incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in the world’s cultures, all in one place.\nWe look forward to seeing you there and sharing in the joy and unity of this special occasion.\nAdmission to the festival is open to all.\nShould you have any questions about this event, please contact the event director Maha Gawdat at maha.g@eccao.com ( mailto:maha.g@eccao.com ) or 613-501-8649.\n \n\n \nProgram Schedule\n\n\n\nNames of performances\nTime\n\n\nWelcome speech by the Director\n12:00 noon\n\n\nOpening ceremony by Indigenous elder\n12:05\n\n\nIndigenous Hoop dance by Aki Stevens.\n12:15\n\n\nThank you to all Sponsors (Names on different sheet)\n12:20\n\n\nNational Anthem\n12:35\n\n\nISKCON\n12:40\n\n\nSpeech by Chairperson, Cuckoo Kochar.\n1:00\n\n\nSpeech by the Mayor , City of Ottawa.\n1:05\n\n\nSpeech by MPP, Joel Harden.\n1:10\n\n\nSpeech by Deputy Mayor Rawlson King\n1:15\n\n\nSpeech by Chief of Ottawa Police Service, Eric Stubbs\n1:20\n\n\nKids’ performance by Fonte d’Amore Italian Tarantella\n1:25\n\n\nPerformance by Croatoan, Croatian Folklore Dance group\n1:35\n\n\nChina Seniors Maple Rouge\n1:45\n\n\n“Kaikottikali, a traditional dance form unique to the state of Kerala in India”. Group name Maithri\n1:55\n\n\nChinese Seniors Maple Rouge\n2:05\n\n\nLUNCH BREAK\n\n\n\nFalun Dafa Meditation workshop\n2:40\n\n\nPerformance by Izvorul Romanian Ensemble\n2:50\n\n\nPerformance by Rodina Dance group, Bulgaria.\n3:00\n\n\nPerformance by Iran\n3:10\n\n\nPerformance by Fusion Folklorica Esmeraldas DeColombia\n3:40\n\n\nPerformnce by Odyssey Dance Troupe, Greece.\n3:45\n\n\nPerformance by Kochi Yosakoi Ambassador Kizuna International Team\n3:55\n\n\nTrinidad and Tobago Steel Pan drums by Eddie Alleyne and team\n4:05\n\n\nPerformance by Noraik dance group, Armenia.\n4:15\n\n\nPortuguese Cultural Centre of Mississauga Inc. Folclore Group\n4:25\n\n\nPerformance by Indonesian Canadian Congress-Jaipog Dance and Bamboo Musical instruments playing Indonesian Medley Folk songs.\n4:40\n\n\nPoland Krakowiak dance by Vistula dance group\n4:50\n\n\nPerformance by Congolese choir , Country DRC.\n5:00\n\n\nDjibouti Troupe Ileys de Gatineau\n5:10\n\n\nPerformance by Peru Danza\n5:20\n\n\nCueca and Polka music and dance performance by Copihue Austral, Chile\n5:30\n\n\nPoland Polonaise dance by Vistula dance group\n5:40\n\n\nWorld Multicultural Fashion Show\n5:50\n\n\nBhangrascape by Punjab, India\n6:05\n\n\nECCAO Fashion Show – Egypt\n6:15\n\n\nSinging performance by Mexican Singer Dayan\n6:25\n\n\nPerformance by Xin Hua Dance troupe, China track 1\n6:30\n\n\nFashion show presented by Embassy of Algeria\n6:40\n\n\nSinging performance by SD Debrosse from Haiti\n6:50\n\n\nFashion show by Ottawa Sudanese community\n7:00\n\n\nPerformance by Tunisia\n7:10\n\n\nPerformance by Xin Hua Dance troupe, China track 2\n7:20\n\n\nGuzheng instrumental Performance by Allie He  China\n7:30\n\n\nDance performance by Svitanok Ukrainian Ensemble  , Ukraine\n7:40\n\n\n“Who we are” Dance performance by Cooperative Republic of Guyana\n7:50\n\n\nDance Performance by Heritage Colombien\n8:00\n\n\nPerformance by Serbian Kolo dance group, Serbia\n8:10\n\n\nPerformance by  ReginaTeixeira, Clayton Silva Brazil\n8:20\n\n\nMusical Performance by Yace (Multicultural band)\n8:30\n\n\nKathaNatyam – A Jugalbandi by Himani Agrawal and Radhika Pillai\n8:40\n\n\nPerformance by Kamengo Cultural Troupe, Ngoma of Africa, Uganda\n8:50\n\n\nDance and musical Performance by Salato Entertainment, Country Nigeria.\n9:00\n\n\nBelly dance by Dolly from Middle East\n9:10\n\n\n\n \n
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