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The story of the United Kingdom is one of history’s most remarkable sagas. The word conjures up many different images: from great cities with their imposing Georgian and Victorian architecture to the Medieval castles and cathedrals of the nations towns and the delightful villages and tranquil meadows of the rural shires, Britain’s green and pleasant land. It is however, the distinctive culture, values and traditions which are the unmistakable marks of British nationhood.

Welcome one and all to the UK...take a trip around Britain - the home of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and her Royal family. Birthplace of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and The Bard. A nation where you can find a lively pint of bitter to go with your fish and chips or ploughman’s lunch...

Visit the UK in its Feature Tent this year, take a picture with personages such as the Queen, King Arthur, Merlin, Robin Hood or Maid Marian. Talk to representatives of Bard on the Beach and learn more about British culture and humour. British stage entertainment includes Andrew Mockler, the Vancouver Morris Men, Rattlebone Band, and Judi the manners lady. You will quickly notice there is much more to this country than baked beans or fish and chips.

feature nation: United Kingdom

EuroFest BC Society Board of DirectorsPresident: António Capela (Portugal)Vice President: Michael Gross (Austria)Director: Aio Häberli (Switzerland)Director: Sonja Busch (Norway)Treasurer: Julieta De Pieri (Portugal)

Managers: Admissions and Volunteer Portfolio Sonja Busch Information Booth Carol Mitchell Parking Dave Buchmann Volunteer Coordination Judit Bracic Rodriguez

Communications Portfolio António Capela Copy-Writing and Assistant Food Arianna Andrews Information Technology Ran Zhang Feature Country Liaison Jayne Boyer Marketing and Media Mirjam Mai Printing Kecia Boecking

Thank you one!Thank you all!

The board of directors would like to thank and acknowledge everyone involved in bringing together this 19th European Festival, without your efforts and many hours of work none of this would be possible. As president of the Board I am truly grateful to have had the chance to work with such an amazing group of people, so committed to the continued success of this festival. This celebration transcends diversity and brings about unity in the preservation of European Heritage and Culture here in the Lower Mainland. Today we are not Portuguese, Norwegian, Swiss or Austrian, we are all European sharing a little of ourselves with each other and those around us. Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts for your contribution to today’s success.

António Capela

NorwayCanadaDenmarkSpain

PortugalItalyCanadaUnited KingdomGermanyGermany

We are proudly a Zero Waste event! European Festival implemented its Zero Waste Initiative in 2013 and has expanded it ever since. In 2015 we managed to divert 95% of the Festival’s waste from the landfill. We understand our responsibility towards the environment and in making Greater Vancouver a greener place. We are teaming up with Green Chair Recycling and BSI Biodegradable Solutions to divert as much waste as possible from local landfills. All tableware is certified compostable and waste streams will be diligently separated. Bottles & cans will be recycled and proceeds donated to SOS Children’s Village. Please help us help he kids.

City of Burnaby: Mayor Derek Corrigan and the City of Burnaby Council, The Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission, Dave Ellenwood, Craig Collis, Jill Porter, Lucas Bjerke, Bob Black, Bob Farahani, Kyle Chace, Scot Anderson, Field Maintenance and ITMembers of the Legislative Assembly: Jane Shin, Kathy Corrigan,Richard Lee and Raj Chohan Members of Parliament: Peter Julian, Kennedy Stewart and Terry BeechRCMP: Sergeant Mark Humeny, Constables Colby Hansen and Toby Rompf, Burnaby RCMP Fraser Health Authority: Jason SaundersSt Johns Ambulance: Celine Froment National Anthem: Selmah KapidzicFestival Volunteers: Everyone that volunteered their time to make this European Festival a success.Performing Artists: All Artists that contributed to this weekend’s entertainment.Sponsors: The Government of Canada, The Province of British Columbia, Festivals Burnaby and The British Columbia Arts Council.Media Partners: Global BC, CJSF Radio, Kiss Radio, News1130, VancityBuzz, Vancouver 24hrs, SocialShopper, ChatterBlock.Other supporters: Scandinavian Community Centre, Green Chair Recycling, BSI Biodegradable Solutions, Vancouver OperaDesign work, program guide & map: Alejandra Rivera

Would you like to contribute to the success of the 2017 European Festival? Visit society.europeanfestival.ca and sign up.

Sales Portfolio Michael Gross Facilities and Signage Lars Lyngsoe Food Alexandra Dedic Kids Activities Randi Wolff Marketplace Laszlo Molnar Storage Fernanda Capela Zero Waste Kenny Eom

Entertainment Portfolio Aio Häberli Arts Plaza Aio Häberli Cultural Display Csilla Molnar Entertainment Christelle Win-Lime Flag Parade & Opening Ceremony Fernanda Capela Health and Safety Levente Orban Sponsorship Csaba Balogh

Financial Portfolio Julieta De Pieri Admission Tanja Hodzic Grants Codrutsa Rotaru

Saturday festival schedule

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Main StageGreat Moravia ChoirRoyal ScottishRancho Folclorico Cruz de CristoTamburica Orchestra Kardinal StepinacFlag paradeCsardas Hungarian Dancers &Forras Hungarian Folk Esemble Dance Groups Sofia, Prolet & KitkaVancouver OperaMlada Srbadija & Vuk Karadzic Ensembles The Paperboys Yukon Blonde Yukon Blonde’s album, On Blonde,

is the product of an intense period of personal escapism. In the past, the group had pumped out two albums worth of energetic indie pop music with a handful of EPs in between... “On Blonde is more dynamic, more visceral than our previous records, we were more ambitious, it ís sort of ironic that in experimenting we created a more accessible record than ever before...” says Innes.

Czech RepublicUnited KingdomPortugalCroatia

Hungary

Bulgaria

Serbia

AustriaDenmarkChileNorwayHungaryPortugalKorea

SwitzerlandSwitzerlandHungaryFrancePortugalHungaryHungary

PortugalBosnia & HerzegovinaRomania

Saturday festival schedule

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Rheinlander bandKimi & BeatJudi The Manners LadyPasticheFlag paradeKimi & BeatRossiJack GartonChic Soirée

Judi The Manners Lady

The Paperboys

Jack Garton

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All DayAfternoonAfternoon

Blood and Iron Martial ArtsThe Carnival BandBC Regiment Irish Pipes & Drums

Medieval EuropeCanada / HollandIreland

Stadium Grounds

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Sunday festival scheduleMain Stage

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Sassoon Dance GroupSlovenian Folklore Dancers, Accordeon Players & Childrensand Youth Music BandGradina Vrbas Yevshan Ukrainain DanceVancouver Morris MenVancouver Alpen Club SchuhplattlersJose LaraVancouver Opera Rattlebone BandMinotavri Cretan Dance GroupTurkish Choir & Folk Dance GroupNe Zhdali Russian Folk Group, Rus-sian Church Dance Group & Yuri Luchishin Slavik Ensemble & Ostroha Ensemble (Dublin)

ArmeniaSlovenia

Bosnia-HerzegovinaUkraineUnited KingdomGermanySpain

United KingdomGreeceTurkeyRussia

Slovakia

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Zougla Greek MusicAlexis LynnBalkan ShmalkanCan CalaAndrew MocklerSomething About ReptilesByzantine BluePrijatelji - Toni Krajsek

Blood and Iron Martial ArtsOrkestar Slivovica

GreeceGermanyBalkansScotlandUKTurkeySerbiaSlovenia

Medieval Europe Balkan

AndrewMockler

Alexis Lynn

Stadium Grounds

Vancouver Opera hits the stage Saturday and Sunday with timeless favourites at the 19th European Festival! Soprano Melanie Krueger and tenor Martin Sadd present a rich line up of European classics by composers such as Puccini, Gounod, Verdi and more! Accompanied by pianist Tina Chang, the ensemble gives audiences a taste of the musical variety presented on Vancouver Opera’s main stage and at VO concerts.

Vancouver Opera volunteers will be handing out “Opera Bucks” (discount vouchers) for $20 and $10 off the purchase of single tickets for the 2016-2017 Season – tickets on sale June 6, 2016. Join us both days at the European Festival and at the 2016-17 VO Season, for the inaugural Vancouver Opera Festival! For information: www.vancouveropera.ca - VO Ticket Centre (604) 683-0222

participantsfood vendors

arts plaza artists

Babas Bees WaxJoan Brander

-Blood and Iron Martial Arts -Siamurai Apparel -Dimport Canada Trade Ltd. -Best of International Products Inc-Susanna Rezgo Silk Art -Russian World

-Trend Manufacturing Corp. -Frank Pospisil -Tempo Trend Music -Main Street Honey Shoppe -Damiani Fine Foods Inc -Local Storm Media Inc -Seton Villa Retirement Centre -Preserved by Janet Patricia

-Flight Centre -Lily Silk Art -Sieglinde Style -Baroness Ashley Hats

-CJSF radio-YVR Community Outreach

UkraineWorkshops: Sat & Sun, all day. Age restriction may apply, limited space

Ukrainian egg decorator

Jack Ploesser Ceramic artist

Pearl Chow Textile artist Workshops: Sat & Sun, 1:00-2:15pm, 2:45-4:00 pm. Age restriction may apply, limited space

RocksandwallsGabriella Sarlos

Stone carving,sculptures Stonecarving,sculptures

Hungary

Angela Chen Fantasy and Nature painted together

Marketplace vendors

Valentina Moraliyska

Hand made paper flowers

Workshops: Sat & Sun, 12:00-2:00pm, 4:00-6:00pm. Age restriction may apply,limited space

VeronikaKrajsek

Origami Workshops: Sat,1:00pm-5:00pm, Age restrictions may apply, limited space

Slovenia

Bulgaria

-A taste of Ukraine Ukraine Perogies, Borsch, Cabbage rolls-Black Forest Meat Germany Bratwurst, Schnitzel, Pretzels-Go Greek Foods Greece Gyros, Spinach Pie, Dolmades-European Breads Russia Cabbage rollsBakery -Rainbow Ice Cream United Ice Cream Kingdom-Yummy Foodies Germany Pork Hocks with Sauerkraut-Smoking Hot Donairs Greece Donairs-Lara Cuisine Turkey Doner, Baklava, Mercimek Kofte-Olga Capone Cannoli Italy CannoliCompany -Rancho Folclorico Portugal Sardines, BBQ Chicken, Custard TartCruz de Cristo -Serbian Folk Dance Serbia Cevapcici Group “Vuk Karadzic” -Hot Grandma’s United Fish & ChipsKitchen Kingdom

- Historical European Martial Arts- Samurai theme clothing- Handmade jewellery, apparel and accessory- Sonnentor tea from Austria Austria- Hand painted scarves,stoles and decorative panels- Russian art and craft, apparel, cookies, jewelery and tea Russia- Sports wear and sports goods- Wood toys- Accordions, ethnic intruments and accessories- Local Canadian honeys and honey products- Organic Italian delicatessen Italy- Russian national crafts Russia- Tickets for fundraiser, European give-aways- Handmade local Jams, Marmelades, Jellies and Curds- Travel Experiences- Apparel- Handmade jewellery Germany- Hats

This project has been supported by the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage Program, Department of Canadian Heritage. The opinions expressed in this publication do not necessarily reflect those of the Department of Canadian Heritage.Ce project a été appuyé par le Programme Développment des communautés par le biais des arts et du patrimoine du ministère de Patriemoine canadien. Les opinions exprimées dans cette publication ne reflètent pas forcément celles du ministère de Patrimoine canadien.

“We acknowledge the financial support of the

Province of British Columbia.”