Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council presents
Festival of World Cultures | 22-24 August 2008

The all-weather Festival of World Cultures is Ireland’s largest global music festival. Entertaining audiences in excess of 250,000 this Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council event features artists from 60 countries in 40 venues over the three-day period.

This year’s Festival offers a cultural cavalcade of music and arts, with a stellar line-up of headline musical acts including the infectious rhythms of Tiken Jah Fakoly, the etheral Sa Dingding, the legendary Ethiopiques, the original salsamuffin architect Sergent Garcia and the exquisite Yungchen Lhamo. A galaxy of musical talent and showcase acts from Algeria, Brazil, China, Ethiopia, Mali, Morocco and many more.

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

Tiken Jah Fakoly
Saturday 23 August 2008 - 5.45pm
Newtownsmith Main Stage
FREE

Sa DingDing
Sunday 24 August 2008 - 8.00pm
Pavilion Theatre
Admission: €29 (€27 conc)

Éthiopiques
featuring Mahmoud Ahmed, Mulatu Astatke, Alemayehu Eshete & The Either/Orchestra
Friday 22 August 2008 - 8.00pm
Pavilion Theatre
Admission: €32 (€30 concs.)

Sergent Garcia
Sunday 24 August 2008 - 5.45pm
Newtownsmith Main Stage
FREE

Yungchen Lhamo
Friday 22 August 2008 - 9pm
Monkstown Church
Admission: €29 (€26 conc)

How To Book
http://www.festivalofworldcultures.com
+ 353 1 8721122

Other highlights to watch out for:

Carnival of Colour Parade on Sunday 24th: a global feast of colour and sound which will weave its way along the seafront.

The Festival’s Global Village: a stimulating experience packed with a kaleidoscope of colour, aromas and accents. Fair Trade pioneers, Oxfam Ireland and the finest fair trade products in Ireland to the Village.

The Dún Laoghaire Mela: a celebration of South Asian arts with a packed exotic programme of music, dance, theatre and storytelling which will cater for all tastes.

DON'T MISS OUT!

For further information or to download a full programme:
http://www.festivalofworldcultures.com