News Archive for July 2010

Saturday Reflection

Posted on Sunday, 25th July 2010

85,000 visitors attended the Saturday events at the 10th Annual Festival of World Cultures, even the Sunshine made an appearance. The whole town was transformed as markets, stages and performance tents sprung up across the Festival site.  Weird...

Explore the Festival on your mobile phone

Posted on Thursday, 22nd July 2010

We are delighted to announce the launch of the mobile version of our website. Specifically tailored to Festival-goers, the mobile site will tell you what's on now, what's on next, and what's on in your Festival zone. Combined with all the...

Hypnotic Brass Ensemble tickets SOLD OUT!

Posted on Wednesday, 21st July 2010

Yet another great show is now officially sold out. As expected, tickets for Hypnotic Brass Ensemble @ Purty Kitchen are now history. We still have some tickets for the equally brilliant voodoo funk legends on Saturday. So better hurry! Limited...

Our Official 10th Anniversary Festival Patrons

Posted on Tuesday, 20th July 2010

We would like to take a moment to applaud our Official 10th Anniversary Festival Patrons - businesses and individuals who are celebrating the diversity of cultures in Ireland and supporting the Festival's presentation of extraordinary music and arts...

Amiina tickets SOLD OUT!

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We've just  received confirmation from the festival box office that Amiina, with special guests Caoimhín O’Raghallaigh and Donal Dineen, is now SOLD OUT! For any Amiina fans who missed out we strongly recommend the equally brilliant ...

Join our Aerial Photoshoot

Posted on Monday, 19th July 2010

We're making a giant human number 10 for an aerial photoshoot THIS Friday to kick off the Festival's Anniversary celebrations and we want you to be part of it! We need 195 participants (1 for every country in the world) - so sign up and pass it on!...

Preview of Winning Viral Video

Posted on Friday, 16th July 2010

In April 2010 we launched our first festival viral video competition. We are now delighted to announce our winner, Alex Vargens, from Spin Europe Productions. His video encapsulates the warmth of our family friendly festival. Watch out for this...

Faith Space @ Festival Details Announced

Posted on Monday, 12th July 2010

In celebration of The 10th Anniversary of the dlr Festival of World Cultures this important landmark the Festival has chosen the theme of ‘faith’, to deepen its ethos of building communities by better understanding diversity and the wisdom that...

Your ticket to South Asia is ready – Full Mela programme announced

Posted on Wednesday, 7th July 2010

Your ticket to South Asia is ready…. Full Mela programme details have now been announced, and your journey starts right On Saturday 24 July be transported to South Asia (also known as Peoples Park) where you will find our Mela venues The...

Trade Routes and Health & Harmony programme announced

Posted on Monday, 5th July 2010

We are delighted to announce the full Trade Routes and Health & Harmony programmes. Get an understanding of the lifecycles of many products we buy, the potential impacts they have on our environment. Explore issues pertaining to fair and...