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Fiesta time as Latin American magic comes to Dublin
This weekend will see Dublin's 2nd Latin American Festival hit the capital, bringing a slice of colourful Latin American culture, music, food, crafts and entertainment to Dublin from 11th - 21st of August.
"The Dublin Latin American Festival is a wonderful opportunity for anyone living or visiting the capital to experience the exciting cultures of Latin America. It also allows the Latin American residents in Dublin to come together and celebrate their identity while sharing it with the wider community. I would like to congratulate the Latin American community in Dublin and Dublin City Council's Office for Integration for their efforts in presenting a vibrant programme which has many free events for all the family. Bienvenido a la fiesta !" said the Lord Mayor, Andrew Montague.
The festival will bring the colours, smells, sights and sounds of Latin America's eclectic cultures to many venues around the city. Highlights will include salsa, tango flamenco performances and workshops, with a Latin American Market and Craft Fair at the Wood Quay Amphitheatre on Sunday 14th August.
Breaking the silence and creating a sensuous upbeat, The Dublin Latin American Festival's, first party of two weekends starts with Latin Dublin's "Forró Night and Outdoor Fiesta Latina'' taking over the POD in Harcourt Street, Dublin 2, on Thursday 11th August, from 9pm onwards. This opening night features a Live Forró Band, DJ, Latin Art, Craft and Food Market.
Full list of events taking place during the festival is available www.lancifestival.com
The Dublin Latin American Festival will conclude with the 9th Dublin International Tango Festival which will take place from 18th - 21st August.
Some highlights of the Latin American festival include:
11th Aug 2011
"Forró Night and Outdoor Fiesta Latina'' taking over the POD in Harcourt Street, Dublin 2, on Thursday 11th August, from 9pm onwards. This opening night features a Live Forró Band, DJ, Latin Art, Craft and Food Market.
Friday 12th August
Dublin Latin Film Festival, Projects Arts Centre, Temple Bar, "Cube" presents Mexican production "Como Agua Para Chocolate" 5 - 7:30pm
Ecuadorian production "Mientras Llega El Dia" 7.45 - 9.30pm
Photo and Art Exhibition, Exchange Dublin, Gallery Room, Exchange St., Temple Bar. Vintage photographs from 1940's to 1970's . 12noon - 5pm
Workshop, The Art of Brewing "Maté Tea" from Uruguay. Main Hall, Exchange Dublin. 3.15pm.
Saturday, 13th August
Tourism Exhibition, Temple Bar Hotel, 12 noon - 3pm
Dublin Latin Folk Festival, Project Arts Centre, Temple Bar, Carnival del pueblo London show, "Raices de Tungurahua" folk group - merging of European and Ecuadorian Cultures through dance and music. Shows: 4pm and 8pm.
Labana Latin Hip Rock Festival Headline festival performing at Purty Kitchen Temple Bar 9pm
Sunday, 14th August
Latin Market - Art, Craft & Food Fair, Amphitheatre, Wood Quay, Dublin 8, opens
12.00noon - 6pm.
Piñata Playpen Workshops, Gallery Room, Exchange Dublin, Storytelling, music, dance, games etc. (Children 3 to 11 years) 1pm to 2pm & 4pm to 5pm.
Friday 19th of August
National Concert Hall - Classico Latino, Gala Recital 1:05pm
Argentine Cultural evening- The Globe Pub, South Great George street, Dublin 2,
8.30pm. Info: www.tangofever.net
Latin American Nights Out: see website for details www.lancifestival.com
Info: filmdance@lancifestival.com & www.facebook.com/pages/LANCI-FESTIVAL
Forró Night and Outdoor Fiesta Latina,
Brazilian Night, food and music Market
Labana Latin Hip Rock Festival Headline festival
D' Callaos - World tour. Spanish Band
Latin Club Salsa
Brazilian Carnival
Salamanca St Andrews St offers free sangria in any Lunch or diner at the restaurant
Salsa on Saturdays at Pacinos and La Havana Tapas Restaurant til Late
Sunday, 21st of August
Tango Extremo meets Piazzolla- National Concert Hall, Dublin 2.
8.30pm.
Lanci integrate communities that work and live in Ireland is for this reason in 2011 Lanci has invited to a one European country to join the festival with great placer Spain has join the Latin American Festival
FESTIVAL GALA RECITAL NATIONAL CONCERT HALL
FESTIVAL HEAD LINES
Labana Latin Hip Rock
DJ til Late
LABANA at Purty Kitchen
Temple Bar
Dublin 13th Aug
9:00pm Until late.
DJ MIKE will do the rest till late
RAICES DE TUNGURAHUA
FOLK DANCE from Ecuador
based in UK
performing at
PROJECT ARTS CENTRE
SHOWS at 4pm & 8 pm
Special Guest of the Show
The Romantic Tania Ordaz
from Venezuela
singing "Boleros"
Purty Kitchen Temple Bar
Sat 20th Aug 9.30
D'CALLAOS
World Tour
www.decallaos.com
from Barcelona
Flamenco is the thread that D'Callaos
sews costumes, but the accessories
are made of different materials
(Rock, Jazz, Latin, Reggae ...)
Volunteers for Dublin Latin American
Aug 11th to 21st 2011.
As you may be aware the Dublin Latin American Festival is one of the largest events in Temple Bar. The festival celebrates Latin American cultural diversity and promotes multicultural unity with Latin American Communities working and living in Ireland.
In 2011, the DLAF runs for 3 days from Friday 12 Feb to Sun 14th Aug , Our team will organise Concerts & Latin Nights out, Gallery, photography,Latin Film, Workshops, Kids programe, Conferences, Open Talks, and the Feria or Market one great weekend of many varied activities.
Volunteering for the DLAF is a very worthwhile experience as there are a variety of opportunities available, such as stage manager’s assistant, logistics assistant, information officers, Marketing & PR manager, transport, musicians, juglers and face painting personal
for became a volunteer send us a email to lanciadm@gmail.com, filmdance@lancifestival.com , info@lanci.ie
