July 9th – Weekends du Monde–Parc Jean Drapeau Montreal

Program schedule of Weekends du Monde – Saturday July 9th – Parc Jean-Drapeau Montreal.

The Week-ends du monde festival provides Montrealers of all origins with a veritable showcase to celebrate and share their culture and traditions with the general public through music, dance, culinary discoveries, and other activities. Many different cultures at one event featuring more than 50 countries this year.

Many activities for families and children and a good opportunities to spent your weekend surrounded by friends from many different countries and cultures.

Program schedule of Weekends du Monde - July 9th – Parc Jean-Drapeau Montreal

See the locations of activities on this map:

 

Festival gastronomique Saveurs du Pérou et de l’Amérique latine - Saturday, June 9

• Site: Parterre de l’île Sainte-Hélène
• Time: Noon to 10 p.m.

Festival-goers are invited on a uniquely delicious trip under the theme of Peruvian and Latin-American cuisine. Ranked among the finest international cuisines, Peruvian cooking will have its largest-ever culinary showcase in Québec and Canada. More than 15 booths will feature Peruvian and Latin-American cooking, providing visitors with the chance to enjoy the great variety of Peruvian and Latin-American food, whose succulent taste will delight the general public. Wines and Peruvian cocktails will also be part of the event, as will gastronomy-tourism agencies.

All of this will be accompanied by cooking demonstrations and conference-workshops conducted by Montréal’s Peruvian chefs.

Full details at http://www.gastronomieperoumontreal.com/

 

Le Festival du Monde Arabe présente le Maure Show - Saturday, June 9

• Site: Carrefour du Monde (River shuttle picnic area)
• Time: Noon to 10 p.m.

A unifying show bringing together Arab world traditions through dance, music, calligraphy and other artistic expressions.

Full details at http://www.festivalarabe.com/

 

 

 

 

 

Jamaica Day - Saturday, June 9

• Site: Plaine des jeux (The Plaine)
• Time: Noon to 10 p.m.

Celebration of Jamaica’s national day through its dance, fine food, arts and crafts and traditional folkloric music. Shows and family activities.

 

 

 

 

 

Festival Turc du Québec - Saturday, June 9

• Site: Place des Traditions (stage, subway exit)
• Time: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Dance, food and Turkish folkloric music. Shows, entertainment and arts and crafts exhibits. A rare opportunity to discover Turkish hospitality, culture and heritage.

 

 

 

 

 

Les rythmes folkloriques avec la SPEQ - July 9

• Site: Place des Traditions (stage, subway exit)
• Time: Noon to 5 p.m.

A presentation of shows by various cultural communities, in collaboration with the Société du patrimoine d’expression du Québec (SPEQ). Traditional dance and music performances with 20 folkloric groups from different cultures in Montréal.

• 12:30 p.m.École de danse traditionnelle iranienne
• 12:50 p.m.Salinggawi Philippine Arts Organization
• 13:15 p.m.Trio Richard Forest
• 13:35 p.m.Cleopatra
• 14:00 p.m.École de danse traditionnelle iranienne
• 14:20 p.m.Groupe folklorique portugais Montréal Santa Cruz
• 14:45 p.m.Salinggawi Philippe Arts Organization
• 15:05 p.m.Ensemble à cordes Mi à Sol
• 15:25 p.m.Trio Ricard Forest
• 15:45 p.m.Cleopatra
• 16:10 p.m.Groupe folklorique portugais Montréal Santa Cruz
• 16:30 p.m.Ensemble à cordes Mi à Sol

 

Check here for the program and schedule of Sunday July 10th activities