32^nd Festival Internacional de Folclore “Cuidad de Burgos” in Spain

20^th Festival de Martigues in France

“If there is a way toward emotion, we would like to believe it’s the one we cross together… this 2008 Festival has been, once again, a great moment of brotherhood, communion, tolerance and recognition, as much for the world’s cultures than for this great adventure…”    Jean-François GUEGANNO, Festival President

During CLOG AMERICA’s 22^nd International Festival Tour, the energetic dancers and musicians from Utah joined  groups from 18 countries in Spain and France to share the magic of folklore and culture.  Appearing in parades, concerts and receptions during both festivals, Clog America also greeted the public in “Oh Susannah’s Ball” (a special anniversary event), “Cocktails of Culture” and “Festival de Enfants” during the Martigues Festival.  In Burgos, children and adults enjoyed meeting the young Americans during “Dance With Us Workshops” and “World Music and Song” featuring the musicians. It is estimated over 20,000 people saw, heard and felt the uniqueness of America’s culture as presented by CLOG AMERICA.

“We warmly thank you for having been a marvelous ambassador of the culture you represent. We express how much your presentation has been appreciated and how much we enjoyed discovering the richness and diversity of your culture,”  Festival de Martiques Organizing Committee.

This year’s  “WARMING THE HUMAN SPIRIT” Humanitarian Project included pediatric hospitals in Martigues and helping children in Chernobyl (Ukraine) and African refugee children in the Canary Islands through the Bomberso Humaniarios and ONG humanitarian organizations. 

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