Cultural Fest Entertainment
Experience dynamic dance and performance, fantastic costumes and smiling faces on the main stage under the big marquee with seating for 1000 people. The variety of performances is astounding …
Magic carpets come alive! Aladdin and Allibabah and the Forty Thieves come to the stage with Scimitar Moon Belly Dancers’ concert spectacular ‘One Thousand and One Nights’ telling in dance the stories of ancient Arabia.
The European Union! - Zorba – Greek colourful , Italian, French Can Can,
Pacific magic – Hula, the Spirit of the Pacific, Sea breezes, grass skirts, warriors & island princesses. Enjoy magical groups from Samoa, Tonga, Polynesia, Tokelau, Niue Island, Papua New Guinea, Torres Strait, New Zealand and Cook Islands. Nowhere in Australia can you see more Pacific excitement in one place!
Bollywood spectacular – All the colour and excitement of Bollywood.
Asian delights – exotic, brightly coloured sparkling costumes, all the skill and excitement of the East
Didgi-fire – The stamping feet of dancers is enhanced by didgeridoo and rhythms. Come see North Queensland’s best performers all in one place.
Strictly Ballroom! – Salsa, merenge, foxtrot! Join the region’s dance and talent schools and see performers young and old take to the dance floor for dynamic shows of dancing skill and passion.
Experience Africa! – Latin spirit - Brazilian dance and Capoeira – Aussie Bushdance – Drums from around the world – Hip Hop – South Korean Drummers – Kathmandu Jazz – Martial Arts displays
Cultural Fest Idol
Vote for your favourite group in Cultural Fest!
Join us on Saturday night for this must see event. You’ll be given a voting form, then sit back and enjoy the performances as 25 groups contend for your vote. Enjoy fast, dynamic performances and get to see the best Cultural Fest performers have to offer. Cultural Fest staff will collect your completed voting form and tally up the votes.
Winners will be announced on Saturday at 9:30pm – be there to see if your favourite won!
Performers Information
Tesaa Cultural Troupe
The Tesaa Cultural Troupe is a member of the National Association of Traditional Dancers under the Centre for National Culture, Ghana. The group comes from Accra, the capital city of Ghana and consists of well accomplished professional musicians, drummers, dancers and theatre artists drawn from all the regions of the country.
The group uses music, drumming and dance as means of promoting and educating people on their rich African cultural heritage. They have performed their blend of Ghanian drumming, dance and traditional folk music at both national and international levels since their formation in 1999.
Gulumba Dance Group
The Gulumba Dance Group is a professional Aboriginal dance group sharing traditional dance of our clan group which are a part of the Indinji / Yidinji nation of the Far North Queensland rainforest, situated between the area of Cairns and the Russell River. Visit www.gulumbadancegroup.com.aufor more information!
Chocolate Salsa
Chocolate Salsa Dance Studio is the premier Latin dance school in Townsville. Professional dancer from Cuba, Raúl de la Paz, teaches a wide variety of rhythms, from the purest Afro Cuban dances to the hottest Salsa freshly taken from Cuba, as well as Contemporary Dance and Latin Fitness. Visit www.chocolatesalsa.net or email chocolatesalsa@mac.com for more information!
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