CLOG AMERICA, the International Festival Ensemble from South Jordan, Utah, has received an invitation to represent the USA at two prestigious folklore festivals in Istanbul, Turkey designated as the “2010 European Capital of Culture”.  The group’s 22 dancers and 8 musicians will participate in the “5^th International Kucukcekmece Lake Festival” from July 8-17 and the “10^th International Yesilkoy folk Dance Festival” from July 15-20, 2010.  CLOG AMERICA will join 19 other international ensembles from around the world for festival celebrations viewed by audiences estimated to be over 65,000 people with extensive press and media coverage.

Prior to arriving in Turkey, CLOG AMERICA will travel to Athens, Greece for additional performances and cultural activities.  The Utah group has represented the USA in 55 International Festivals throughout the world since 1991 and was designated by the Utah State Legislature as “Utah’s Ambassadors of Peace and Friendship to the World.”

The dates for South Jordan INTERNATIONAL DAYS have been set.  Set for August 10-14, 2010, the celebration will include “Flavors of the World”, Neighborhood Cultural Night Shows, Folklore Fun in The District and a great day of culture surrounding The CONCERT of CULTURE Finale and a Native American PowWow.  Watch for more exciting details.