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Cleveland International Folk Festival - Page 2
June 26, 2011
Wade Oval, University Circle

Performing next at the 22nd annual International Folk Festival was the Sho-Jo-Ji Japanese Dancers.

Sponsored by the Cleveland Japanese American Citizens League, the Sho-jo-ji Japanese Dancers have preserved, taught, and performed Japanese classical and folk dances in Ohio for over fifty years. The dancers wear the traditional costume of Japan, a vibrant kimono, dress, which is tied with a brocaded obi, belt.

Sho-Jo-Ji Japanese Dancer

Sho-Jo-Ji Japanese Dancer



Sho-Jo-Ji Japanese Dancers

Sho-Jo-Ji Japanese Dancers


More photos and video from the Sho-Jo-Ji Japanese Dancers
at the International Folk Festival


Next was a performance by Mahima Venkatesh of the South Indian Karagattam. This dance is performed while balancing a pot on the dancer's head.

Mahima Venkatesh performs the Indian Karagattam

Mahima Venkatesh performs the Indian Karagattam



Mahima Venkatesh performs the Indian Karagattam

Mahima Venkatesh performs the Indian Karagattam


More of the Karagattam
at the International Folk Festival


The next act was from the Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center Dancers representing Puerto Rico.

The Center is dedicated to preserving and sharing the Puerto Rican and Caribbean traditions through the teaching and practice of the visual, performing, and literary arts. Its vision is to create a dynamic, self-sufficient, cultural arts center showcasing the richness of Puerto Rican and Caribbean Culture.

Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center Dancers

Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center Dancers



Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center Dancers

Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center Dancer


More of the Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center Dancers
at the International Folk Festival





Page 3 of the 2011 International Folk Festival includes pictures and videos of groups representing Israel, Japan and Bhutan.




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