REGINA — The Mosaic – A Festival of Culture continues with day two.
The festival includes 15 pavilions showcasing the history, food, dance and more of respective areas.
麻豆视频 caught up with four more pavilions on Friday.
Balaton Hungarian
The Balaton Hungarian pavilion is being organized by the Regina Hungarian Cultural & Social Club.
Meghan Jerkovits, adult ambassador of the Balaton Hungarian pavilion, said they’re offering three-day performances with other pavilions not participating in this year's event, including the Polish, Irish and Romanian.
As for cultural significance, Jerkovits said the 55 years the Hungarians have participated in Mosaic shows their longevity and interest in keeping people coming back to learn more about their culture.
Jerkovits said Mosaic is unique for its expansion in a small city like Regina.
Anyone checking out the pavilion is recommended to try the Hungarian Langos, said Jerkovits.
Chinese (RCCA)
The Chinese (RCCA) pavilion is being run by the Regina Chinese Canadian Association.
“Our pavilion has dancers, singers, like opera singers, solo vocalists, [and] live bands. We also have [a] new addition of bubble tea and homemade Chinese crepes,“ said Halda Wang, adult ambassador of the Chinese (RCCA) pavilion.
Wang said their pavilion showcases the rich cultures within China for spectators to witness.
As for Mosaic, Wang mentioned the festival is very community-driven compared to others.
Wang recommends anyone coming to the Chinese (RCCA) pavilion to see the dancers.
Latino
The Latino pavilion is being hosted by the Latinos en Regina Association.
We have [bands from] Brazil to Mexico to Colombia,” said Antonio Alapizco-Bonardel, youth ambassador for the Latino pavilion. “We [also] brought a juggler all the way from Brazil, and she's doing DJ work for us.”
Alapizco-Bonardel said this festival can help people understand the diverse cultures in communities, emphasizing the importance of the experience.
He said Mosaic is a great event for anyone interested to join and showcase their cultures, regardless of who they are.
Anyone checking out the Latino pavilion is recommended to eat handmade tacos, said Alapizco-Bonardel.
Métis Nation
The Métis Nation pavilion is being organized by the Western Region III Métis Nation - Saskatchewan.
Director of the Métis Nation pavilion, Wendy Gervais, said their festival includes three dance troops, junior, intermediate dancers, and adults.
“Our goal really is to showcase and highlight our culture and begin the reconnection to our community,” she said.
Gervais said what sets Mosaic apart from other festivals is the openness to the whole city for people and different pavilions to engage and explore other cultures.
She recommends anyone coming to the Métis Nation pavilion to see the dancers.
Mosaic – A Festival of Culture continues until Saturday, with more coverage from 麻豆视频.
Information on the festival.
