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WMDF 2009 「はこだて国際民俗芸術祭 2009」　2009年8月7日から13日まで

World Music and Dance Festival Grows in 2009: WMDF2009 featured over 200 performers from ten countries. Events focussed on the outdoor free stage in Motomachi Park, also including Fringe performances, a grand finale at the Citizens Hall, and a daytime Sunday picnic stage at the Hakodate 150-year anniversary celebrations. Join us again in 2010 to experience more live music, hands-on workshops, and world parties: Aug 5-11, 2010.

News Topics

Groups Line Up for 2010

WMDF is happy to announce the countries of the officially invited groups for WMD...

Dec 29, 2009 17:38 more

Photo Gallery 2009

Many thanks to Hideyuki Emoto for these pictures of this year's WMDF. We hope th...

Dec 30, 2009 23:45 more

Artists Returning Home Safely

We have started to hear that groups are arriving safely home in their countries....

Aug 26, 2009 10:30 more

Grand Finale

All groups performed on the same stage for the only time in the Festival. WMDF t...

Aug 14, 2009 13:50 more

WMDF Beats The Rain

Many thanks to the dedicated audience and performers who helped us complete our ...

Aug 13, 2009 14:03 more

Oyo State Cultural Dance Group

Nigeria

Expressing and embodying the rich and varied historical and cultural traditions of Nigeria, and reflecting the influences and philosophy of the African continent. Performances span a range of styles, including masquerades and modern and contemporary dance.

http://www.okotodancers.8m.com/

(2008 Performers)

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The World Music and Dance Festival　（Hakodate Kokusai Minzoku Geijutsu-Sai) is organised by the Committee of the World Music and Dance Festival, and produced by Hitococochi Inc.

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