Folktoria resembles the early editions of the Inter-Cultural Association’s Folkfest, once Victoria’s longest-running annual event.
Victoria is not lacking in arts and culture offerings, nor does it struggle to attract festivals — especially at this time of year. It’s brimming with both June through September.
Folkfest came to an end in 2006, and was never officially replaced. But those who run Folktoria, a free multi-day event aimed at spotlighting myriad cultures in our community, want to mirror its legacy. “We loved the spirit of that festival,” said organizer Sonia Grewal. Folktoria incorporates contemporary folk music but is more about the folkloric elements of the communities that participate. Grewal is a director with Shan-e-Punjab Dance School, which will be celebrating 30 years of bhangra dance on Sunday. Her school will be joined on the program by dozens of unique organizations from Greater Victoria, including Polish, Ukrainian, Korean, Scottish, Brazilian, Filipino, Chinese, Portuguese, and Latin folk groups, choirs, dance troupes, and food providers.
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