Around the world in three days! Ontario
The Opening Launch gala was held on 18th of May at Mississauga Convention Centre. The occasion was graced by Mayor Hazel McCallion, Heather Grand, Linda Siutra, Jake Dheer, Ron Lenyk, Russ Pooley, other Board Directors. Chairs of various Pavilions and singing stars were also present.
The Carassauga Festival of Cultures, is Ontario’s largest multicultural festival. Over 60 countries, represented in 26 pavilions, will celebrate their proud heritage through inspiring performances, vibrant costumes and delicious ethnic foods. Held over three days at a centralized location at the Hershey Centre, and other facilities throughout the City of Mississauga.
Festival Dates: Friday June 3rd to Sunday June 5th, 2011
Location: Hershey Centre and various community and cultural centres throughout Mississauga
Hours: Friday Opening Ceremony 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
(at Hershey Sports Centre - Outdoor Stage)
Pavilions Open at 7:30 pm.
Pavilion hours:Friday 7:30 pm – Midnight Saturday 1:00 pm – Midnight Sunday 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The Festival has become an important annual event in Mississauga’s calendar, and its popularity has steadily increased in recent years. Last year 298,272 visits were recorded at the Festival and 3,458 performers and artisans provided entertainment. Carassauga is the largest multicultural Festival in Ontario and is recognized as the second largest cultural Festival in Canada in terms of visits & ethnic diversity representation.
New this Year! Carassauga Enhanced Guided Excursion Packages:
This is a brand new way of enjoying the tastes and sounds of Carassauga! This new package has been created for people who want to visit the Carassauga Festival in an “enhanced” special way. It’s for people who want an organized, easy, accessible, hassle-free, all-inclusive experience! Package includes choice of one pre set tour package of “designated” Pavilions, inclusive of Pavilion entry, door-to-door transportation, personal tour guide and a progressive cultural dining experience across the Pavilions visited (includes appetizer & beverage, dinner, dessert & coffee or tea). A tour guide on each bus provides an overview of the cultural aspects of the Pavilion/ country being visited, entertainment overview & ensures the crowd is seated, served, and departs on time. Reserved seating at Pavilions & “front of the line” access to Pavilions is included in package. The fee is $75 each and there are a limited number of guided excursion tickets available.
There are four packages to choose from including:
Package 1: Greece, Ukraine, and Italy
The Excursion tour hours that are available are on:
Saturday June 4th 2:00 pm to 6;00 pm or 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Sunday June 5th 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm
To book tickets call 905-615-3010 or, visit the website at http://www.carassauga.com/
Also new this year is a bigger and better Canadian Pavilion, which will offer a sample of cultures and activities, from all parts of our Canadian cultural mosaic, not showcased in other pavilions. Enjoy celebrated Canadian specialties, such as Beaver Tails, Poutine, pulled-pork and more! The Canadian Pavilion will take place at the Hershey Sports Centre, in a large outdoor tent.
Africa, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt, India, Philippines, Turkey
18 Pavilions in other locations:
Bangladesh, Caribbean/Caricom Countries, China, Hawaii, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, Iraq, Jamaica, Latin America, Lebanon/Syria, Macedonia, Malta, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Ukraine, Vietnam
Passports: $10 in advance; $12 at the door
Children 12 and under are FREE. CLICK HERE to view the Junior Passport
Festival Hotline: (905) 615-3010
The price of one passport entitles entry to all pavilions and our Kids Zone over the entire 3 days of the festival. The Kids zone will be held at the Hershey Sports Centre, at the lower level soccer field.
Transportation:
Ride FREE on Mississauga Transit and Carassauga shuttle buses during Festival hours with a Carassauga PASSPORT. The Carassauga passport continues to provide incredible value for family entertainment, with unlimited access to all 26 Pavilions plus Kids Zone and free transit ridership, all weekend long!
If you haven’t experienced Carassauga Festival of Cultures before, make 2011 the year to the whole family for a “tour around the world”. Go to http://www.carassauga.com/ for a list of pavilions locations and participating passport outlets.
Carassauga is an incorporated non-profit volunteer community organization, in its 26th year of Festival operation. Carassauga ranks today as Mississauga’s second longest running community Festival, the largest multicultural Festival in Ontario and is recognized as the second largest cultural Festival in Canada in terms of visits and ethnic diversity representation. It operated for the first time in 1986 with 10 Pavilions, initially operating only on Saturday and Sunday. Carassauga was created in response to a challenge put out by the Mayor of Mississauga, Hazel McCallion, to all ethno cultural groups at a meeting of her calling in the old City Hall in the fall of 1985.
It quickly evolved into a 3-day, 22-hour event and produced with over 4,600 dedicated volunteers who gave more than 386,000 of hours of their time. Mayor Hazel McCallion is still to this day, the Honorary Chair of Carassauga.
The Carassauga Festival of Cultures, is Ontario’s largest multicultural festival. Over 60 countries, represented in 26 pavilions, will celebrate their proud heritage through inspiring performances, vibrant costumes and delicious ethnic foods. Held over three days at a centralized location at the Hershey Centre, and other facilities throughout the City of Mississauga.
Festival Dates: Friday June 3rd to Sunday June 5th, 2011
Location: Hershey Centre and various community and cultural centres throughout Mississauga
Hours: Friday Opening Ceremony 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm
(at Hershey Sports Centre - Outdoor Stage)
Pavilions Open at 7:30 pm.
Pavilion hours:Friday 7:30 pm – Midnight Saturday 1:00 pm – Midnight Sunday 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm
The Festival has become an important annual event in Mississauga’s calendar, and its popularity has steadily increased in recent years. Last year 298,272 visits were recorded at the Festival and 3,458 performers and artisans provided entertainment. Carassauga is the largest multicultural Festival in Ontario and is recognized as the second largest cultural Festival in Canada in terms of visits & ethnic diversity representation.
New this Year! Carassauga Enhanced Guided Excursion Packages:
This is a brand new way of enjoying the tastes and sounds of Carassauga! This new package has been created for people who want to visit the Carassauga Festival in an “enhanced” special way. It’s for people who want an organized, easy, accessible, hassle-free, all-inclusive experience! Package includes choice of one pre set tour package of “designated” Pavilions, inclusive of Pavilion entry, door-to-door transportation, personal tour guide and a progressive cultural dining experience across the Pavilions visited (includes appetizer & beverage, dinner, dessert & coffee or tea). A tour guide on each bus provides an overview of the cultural aspects of the Pavilion/ country being visited, entertainment overview & ensures the crowd is seated, served, and departs on time. Reserved seating at Pavilions & “front of the line” access to Pavilions is included in package. The fee is $75 each and there are a limited number of guided excursion tickets available.
There are four packages to choose from including:
Package 1: Greece, Ukraine, and Italy
Package 2: Philippines, Italy, and Hawaii
Package 3: China, Portugal, and Poland
Package 4: India, Cyprus and Turkey
* Carassauga reserves the right to substitute a Pavilion or cancel a tour based on bookings.The Excursion tour hours that are available are on:
Saturday June 4th 2:00 pm to 6;00 pm or 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Sunday June 5th 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm
To book tickets call 905-615-3010 or, visit the website at http://www.carassauga.com/
Also new this year is a bigger and better Canadian Pavilion, which will offer a sample of cultures and activities, from all parts of our Canadian cultural mosaic, not showcased in other pavilions. Enjoy celebrated Canadian specialties, such as Beaver Tails, Poutine, pulled-pork and more! The Canadian Pavilion will take place at the Hershey Sports Centre, in a large outdoor tent.
- Thrill to the Dance of Nations, showcasing more than 14 cultural groups and 35 dancers, offered during the June 3rd Opening Ceremony.
- Share the excitement on stage of our CARASSAUGA SINGING STAR CONTEST 2011, as contestants vie for the title of 2011 Carassauga Singing Star.
- Witness a Canadian immigration ceremony and feel the pride and thrill of newcomers becoming part of our great nation.
- Watch the pageantry and color of our Native North American Aboriginal dancers..
- Pan for gold, like the early gold rush pioneers did. Listen to early pioneer stories.
Africa, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt, India, Philippines, Turkey
18 Pavilions in other locations:
Bangladesh, Caribbean/Caricom Countries, China, Hawaii, Greece, Indonesia, Italy, Iraq, Jamaica, Latin America, Lebanon/Syria, Macedonia, Malta, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Ukraine, Vietnam
Passports: $10 in advance; $12 at the door
Children 12 and under are FREE. CLICK HERE to view the Junior Passport
Festival Hotline: (905) 615-3010
The price of one passport entitles entry to all pavilions and our Kids Zone over the entire 3 days of the festival. The Kids zone will be held at the Hershey Sports Centre, at the lower level soccer field.
Transportation:
Ride FREE on Mississauga Transit and Carassauga shuttle buses during Festival hours with a Carassauga PASSPORT. The Carassauga passport continues to provide incredible value for family entertainment, with unlimited access to all 26 Pavilions plus Kids Zone and free transit ridership, all weekend long!
If you haven’t experienced Carassauga Festival of Cultures before, make 2011 the year to the whole family for a “tour around the world”. Go to http://www.carassauga.com/ for a list of pavilions locations and participating passport outlets.
Carassauga is an incorporated non-profit volunteer community organization, in its 26th year of Festival operation. Carassauga ranks today as Mississauga’s second longest running community Festival, the largest multicultural Festival in Ontario and is recognized as the second largest cultural Festival in Canada in terms of visits and ethnic diversity representation. It operated for the first time in 1986 with 10 Pavilions, initially operating only on Saturday and Sunday. Carassauga was created in response to a challenge put out by the Mayor of Mississauga, Hazel McCallion, to all ethno cultural groups at a meeting of her calling in the old City Hall in the fall of 1985.
It quickly evolved into a 3-day, 22-hour event and produced with over 4,600 dedicated volunteers who gave more than 386,000 of hours of their time. Mayor Hazel McCallion is still to this day, the Honorary Chair of Carassauga.
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