BRU-WEST presents ...
The 30TH INTERNATIONAL FOLKFESTIVAL
June 19, 20 & 21, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Communal festival hall,
Koning Albertlaan 33, Avenue du Roi Albert
1082 Sint-Agatha-Berchem-Sainte-Agathe
Wednesday, June 19, New Zealand
Maori Taumata Whitireia.
The group Taumata Whitireia is from New Zealand.Maori culture manifests itself through the songs, dances and myths that connect them to their ancestors. By continuing to maintain their traditions, they share with us their joy of living and thei hospitality, the basis of their culture. Their famous Haka, wrongly considered as a war dance, is their way of expressing strength, peace, Joy and pain.
Thursday June 20, Poland
Wisła singing and dancing group.
The Wisła group has existed since 1995. Their goal is to educate young people by dancing and singing and introduce them to Polish popular culture. Accompanied by excellent musicians, their songs and dances will make you travel. You will be fascinated by the discovery of the majesty of the court dances and the simplicity of the songs and dances of the peasants. Waltzes, polkas and others … with a lot of joie de vivre, the party can begin.
Friday June 21, Bolivia
Bafopaz.Bolivia is the country of ponchos, llamas, multicolored hats … With the musicians and the dancers with colorful dresses and pan flutes from Bafopaz we discover the folklore and traditions of this beautiful country. Their dances celebrate the fertility, the seduction, the work on land, the suffering of the Spanish conquest. Their music tickles our ears; even the Lambada comes from there
Subscriptions and bookings
Tickets: € 25,00 in presale € 20,00 Children - 12 years free
Abonnement 3 days € 45,00
Reservations via info.zomaar@gmail.com
Reservations will be confirmed
by money transfer into the account
IBAN: BE61 9799 7377 4517
of West-In, 1082 Brussels.
The tickets, in your name, are available to you on the day of the performance you have reserved.
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Some images of the festival and its history!
Organizer: BRU-WEST vzw.
The festival enjoys logistical support of:
F.V.K.-B.H.G. and the local WEST-IN cultural clubs of Ganshoren, Jette, Koekelberg,
Sint-Agatha-Berchem and Sint-Jans-Molenbeek.
The logistics department of the Flemish Community.
The technical services of the municipality of Sint-Agatha-Berchem.
Our special thanks go to:
the BRUSSELS CAPITAL REGION
and the Flemish Community Brussels.
