

World Multicultural Festival 2024
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.
Date & Time:
Saturday, November 30, 2024
Festival Commencement: 12:00 PM
ECCAO Fashion Show Presentation: 6:15 PM
(see full Program Schedule below)
Location:
Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre
355 Cooper St, Ottawa, ON K2P 0G8
This 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.
Our 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.
Join 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.
We look forward to seeing you there and sharing in the joy and unity of this special occasion.
Admission to the festival is open to all.
Should you have any questions about this event, please contact the event director Maha Gawdat at maha.g@eccao.com or 613-501-8649.
Program Schedule
Names of performances | Time |
Welcome speech by the Director | 12:00 noon |
Opening ceremony by Indigenous elder | 12:05 |
Indigenous Hoop dance by Aki Stevens. | 12:15 |
Thank you to all Sponsors (Names on different sheet) | 12:20 |
National Anthem | 12:35 |
ISKCON | 12:40 |
Speech by Chairperson, Cuckoo Kochar. | 1:00 |
Speech by the Mayor , City of Ottawa. | 1:05 |
Speech by MPP, Joel Harden. | 1:10 |
Speech by Deputy Mayor Rawlson King | 1:15 |
Speech by Chief of Ottawa Police Service, Eric Stubbs | 1:20 |
Kids’ performance by Fonte d’Amore Italian Tarantella | 1:25 |
Performance by Croatoan, Croatian Folklore Dance group | 1:35 |
China Seniors Maple Rouge | 1:45 |
“Kaikottikali, a traditional dance form unique to the state of Kerala in India”. Group name Maithri | 1:55 |
Chinese Seniors Maple Rouge | 2:05 |
LUNCH BREAK | |
Falun Dafa Meditation workshop | 2:40 |
Performance by Izvorul Romanian Ensemble | 2:50 |
Performance by Rodina Dance group, Bulgaria. | 3:00 |
Performance by Iran | 3:10 |
Performance by Fusion Folklorica Esmeraldas DeColombia | 3:40 |
Performnce by Odyssey Dance Troupe, Greece. | 3:45 |
Performance by Kochi Yosakoi Ambassador Kizuna International Team | 3:55 |
Trinidad and Tobago Steel Pan drums by Eddie Alleyne and team | 4:05 |
Performance by Noraik dance group, Armenia. | 4:15 |
Portuguese Cultural Centre of Mississauga Inc. Folclore Group | 4:25 |
Performance by Indonesian Canadian Congress-Jaipog Dance and Bamboo Musical instruments playing Indonesian Medley Folk songs. | 4:40 |
Poland Krakowiak dance by Vistula dance group | 4:50 |
Performance by Congolese choir , Country DRC. | 5:00 |
Djibouti Troupe Ileys de Gatineau | 5:10 |
Performance by Peru Danza | 5:20 |
Cueca and Polka music and dance performance by Copihue Austral, Chile | 5:30 |
Poland Polonaise dance by Vistula dance group | 5:40 |
World Multicultural Fashion Show | 5:50 |
Bhangrascape by Punjab, India | 6:05 |
ECCAO Fashion Show – Egypt | 6:15 |
Singing performance by Mexican Singer Dayan | 6:25 |
Performance by Xin Hua Dance troupe, China track 1 | 6:30 |
Fashion show presented by Embassy of Algeria | 6:40 |
Singing performance by SD Debrosse from Haiti | 6:50 |
Fashion show by Ottawa Sudanese community | 7:00 |
Performance by Tunisia | 7:10 |
Performance by Xin Hua Dance troupe, China track 2 | 7:20 |
Guzheng instrumental Performance by Allie He China | 7:30 |
Dance performance by Svitanok Ukrainian Ensemble , Ukraine | 7:40 |
“Who we are” Dance performance by Cooperative Republic of Guyana | 7:50 |
Dance Performance by Heritage Colombien | 8:00 |
Performance by Serbian Kolo dance group, Serbia | 8:10 |
Performance by ReginaTeixeira, Clayton Silva Brazil | 8:20 |
Musical Performance by Yace (Multicultural band) | 8:30 |
KathaNatyam – A Jugalbandi by Himani Agrawal and Radhika Pillai | 8:40 |
Performance by Kamengo Cultural Troupe, Ngoma of Africa, Uganda | 8:50 |
Dance and musical Performance by Salato Entertainment, Country Nigeria. | 9:00 |
Belly dance by Dolly from Middle East | 9:10 |