2001 - 37th Billingham Festival Programme by BillinghamFestivalVirtualMuseum

Mrs. Olga Maloney

Artistic Director Festival Secretary

Treasurer CIOFF UK

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Mr. David Otter Festival Treasurer

Miss Elisabeth Croot l/C Festival Sales

Miss Lisa Maloney l/C Catering and Meal Services

Mr. lan Russell Stage Manager

Mr. Joe Watson l/C College Security

Mrs. Jean

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I hope that You find the changes we have made in the marquee will improve the visibility and atmosphere and you enjoY the new arrangements for t-he Closing Ceremony on the last .SaturdaY night. Even after 37 years this year's groups excite me and I know we can look

forward to seeing yet another great festival. Welcome to the 37th Billingham lnternational Folklore Festival whether you are here for the first time or an ardent longtime supporter.

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scHorElu', FAIUIOUS CHILDREIu'S DAIuGE GRO-Up- rFg-tut IN 1968

visit of this ,, qhildr"n't Folklore Ensemble' They , ilelighted the Billingham ' audiences'at the'15th Festival in .' 1979 with traditional Flemish .:Folklore performed in "working .'alass" clothes dating back to the early 1900's. .

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The orchestral section of this group are all ex-dancers aged between 15 and 20 Years old, playing traditional instruments such as the Flemish BagPiPe,

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Billingham has been extremely 5l lucky to be able to host this world famous dance group. "Mackinaw" ,:r! was founded in 1974 and is based'* in Drummondville, in the heart of l:,t:Jl Quebec, which plays host to one of the largest CIOFF lnternational', :r:t, Festivals in the world.

A great and varied repertoire.iS.:.:i, performed by the group, which involves over 1000 traditional costume changes. The 35 strong ,', troupe perform songs and dances from Quebec and lnternational Dances choreographed by a dedicated team, who share the love of dance and traditions. This company invites us

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the true meaning of "Joie de Vivre" and the Billingham audience will enjoy the spectacular and exciting performances by "Mackinaw".

TIIATIOITIAL FOLKDAIIICE GROUP FROM SAIU IOSE

members of Escazucefra are Young and mostly come from the same

district of San Jos6. Through 22years of music, dance and fun, the GrouP have participated in several Festivals.

its beginning this has demonstrated .fpeciat interest in eveloping and keeping Costa Rican culture gh folk dance. The

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TIIE OFFICIAL FOLK EIUSEMBLE OF SAIUTA C!1l'5.. .. . ]FBOM ARCTIC'CINCLE "Rimpparemmi" was founded in 1974 as a part of the Youth Society in Tervola. ln 1991 the group turned professional. "Ripparemmi" is nowadays known as one of the best Folklore Ensembles in Scandanavia. To be chosen as part of this group every member has to pass an entrance examination of the highest standard.

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to ca.rry hjs:meijalgerffff throu,gh out th-e,,yelt:,1 over the World;

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repertoire include Finnish medleys and Folk dances of people that are related to the Finns like Carelians and Hungarians together with

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7.3Opm With "Brigham Young University" lnternational Folkdance Group from USA, featuring dances & music from North America, Croatia, Hungary Ukraine,

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Aru ErucHAilrrruc DANCE nlllD This is the firsl tiine a group from Kenya has appeared at the

Billingham Festival. ,.The Simbi Ngoma Troupe was formed in 1995 and has built a reputation perform i ng dances, music and song from the many

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The orchestra play instruments ranging from Bamboo Flute, Gazelle Horn and even whistles made from Tree Roots, with the percussion section playing the Ngoma (eight stick drums), Long Dancing Msondo Drums to Shakers made from the Massi Beads of the most infamous Tribe in Kenya. 5o come along and experience an enchanting Dance and Musical

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Ever since 1976, when the first group from Gualalajara appeared at Billingham, Mexico has become a firm favourite of our audiences.

The variety of costumes, the colour and gaiety of the Mexican Folk Dances and the beautiful senoritas and handsome young men who perform them, have brought them world-wide Fame and this group is no exception.

"Tenochtitl5n" in the heart of the ialisco Region on the West Coast of Mexico, was founded in 1988. The Director of this outstanding group has promised to show us a wide variety of rich Folklore from all regions of Mexico from Veracruz to Prehispanic and of

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"Karangahan" is a bicol (province in the Philippines), a word which means abundance, prosperity and unity. The birth of Karangahan Philippine Dance Company stems from the collective strength of young well - travelled artists, highly trained to portray the complexity of Filipino Culture through folk music and dance. Musicians, dancers and

FOLK DANGE GROUP FROM BUCHAREST UIUIVERSITY The orchestra travelling with this

group has a wide variety of Folk Songs and Music from rich ballads to foot stamping rhythms. Their instruments range from violins to violas, accordions and the haunting and beautiful pan pipes. This group promises

energetic, exciting and very entertaining. One of the most famous members of the ensemble is Gef Gheorge Zamfir, known all over the World for his pan pipe playing.

THE POPULAR IilTENilATIOIUAL TI The group are back by popular demand from the Audience Survey carried out each year; Brigham Young University Folk Dance Group. Brigham Young present a variety of dances from all the corners of the USA, including dances from the Appalachian Mountains, where the group dance jigs and step dances wearing clogs. Follow the Pioneer heritage trail to American Nostalgia, where we will be treated to this young energetic group performing the Charleston, Jitterbug and true American Line Dancing. Being very old friends of

Billingham, we know this group

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group's programme. TheY are accompanied by Dalriada, a band formed in Manchester by Hugh Ferguson in the 1960's but based in Bristol for the last 25 years. Their normal line up is accordion, fiddle and piano which can be augmented by double bass, acoustic guital 2nd accordion. 2nd fiddle and caller for ceilidhs. For both groups it is their first visit to Billingham Festival. Dalriada have had the honour of playing at royal residencies including a recent visit to Sandringham to play for the RoYal Family's Hogmanay Ball.

Billingham Silver Band will be making it's 37th appearance at the Festival, having performed at every event.

Mr D.V. Evans, a former instrumentalist, has conducted the Band for 22years.

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Legion Pipes and Drums was established on the 26th November

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1997 numbering only 4 people, 3 pipers, 1 Drum Major. The call was

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put out for pipers and drummers wishing to join and within a year the band what you see this day, numbering in strength 12 pipers, 5 side drummers, 2 tenor drummers, 1 Bass drummel Drum Major; Standard Bearer, 4 Highland Dancers, 12 students learning pipes and drums. The number one uniform is that of full highland dress which dates back as far as the 16-'l7th century. The Tartan

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will see at least one change to the Presentation of the festival. Nothing revolutionary but

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Olga Maloney, our Artistic Director; has again introduced a new style Gala, and final SaturdaY night in the Marquee. We hoPe you approve of these changes and the Sunday afternoon "Carousel", which met with general aPProval

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Of course I am writing this in midJune, as the programme has to go to press then. By the time You buY and read this most of the groups and organisation will be in Place for 2002. We still value Your opinions and it is not too late to ring us or speak to us at the festival office about any groups or countries you would like to see in the future festivals. Remember this is our festival! All of us - audience, volunteers, sponsors and committee play our Part. We value your support and opinions.

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