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MESSAGE FROM THE MESSAGE FROM THE

MAYOR OF BRANDON LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
On behalf of the City of OF MANITOBA
Brandon, it is my pleasure to
extend a warm welcome to
everyone attending the Eighth As The Queen’s represen-
Annual Lieutenant Governor’s tative in Manitoba, and hon-
Winter Festival. It is a rich orary patron, I am pleased to
and vibrant celebration of welcome everyone to the
Brandon’s cultural diversity. Lieutenant Governor’s Winter
Festival.
On February 3, 4, and 5,
2011, Brandon will be trans- Brandon is in for some
formed into one of the February fun as this special
biggest stages on the event is celebrated at various
prairies, drawing performers venues around the city. With
and visitors from far and such an impressive selection
wide. Last year, there were of pavilions, food and enter-
more than 57,000 pavilion tainment, the challenge will
visits, and the Winter Festival continues to grow! be trying to take in all the
festival has to offer. Brandon
The Festival remains squarely a ‘grassroots’ event, driven citizens look forward to this
by the enthusiastic support it receives from Brandon’s multi- annual multicultural gathering, and for good reason. It deliv-
cultural communities. The Winter Festival is the result of ers plenty of excitement at this time of year and is an excel-
countless hours of hard work and the commitment of over lent way to get together with friends, family and the commu-
600 volunteers. I would like to extend my thanks to those vol- nity.
unteers, City staff, individuals, and groups who have worked
so hard to bring us thirteen outstanding pavilions. A very spe- I thank the event organizers, sponsors and volunteers for
cial thank you to the Colombian Pavilion, who is this year’s their efforts and good work. Best wishes for another enjoy-
Host Pavilion. able, memorable festival.

My sincere thanks is extended to all these people and to

the festival sponsors who support the Lieutenant Governor’s
Winter Festival in staging this marvellous celebration of
inclusiveness, unity, harmony and goodwill.
Philip S. Lee
The Honourable Philip S. Lee, C.M., O.M.

Shari Decter Hirst Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba

Her Honour Shari Decter Hirst

Mayor of Brandon

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Warm return for winter tradition

BY KEITH BORKOWSKY

The eighth annual Lieutenant Governor’s Winter Dancers with the

Festival will find a way to bring Brandonites and Troyanda School of
Westman residents out from the cold and into the Ukrainian Dance swirl
warmth of a cultural exchange.
around the dance floor
“It really has been Brandon’s biggest entertain-
ment option of that nature and is a big draw for during a performance at
Brandon,” said Elaine Arvisais, a Winter Festival last year’s Lieutenant
co-chairwoman. Governor’s Winter
The festival kicks off at City Hall on Feb. 3, Festival.
where the Colombian pavilion will provide the food
and entertainment for the opening ceremonies, » Bruce Bumstead
hosted by Manitoba Lt.-Gov. Philip Lee at 6 p.m. (Brandon Sun Files)
Lee, along with Brandon Mayor Shari Decter
Hirst, Manitoba’s Minister of Culture, Heritage and
Tourism Flor Marcelino and a federal government
official will address the crowd.
“There will be some singing and dancing,” It’s only an hour but it’s something we take pride in with the Ukrainian pavilion, then moving on to the
Arvisais said. “Not nearly as much as there would too.” Irish pavilion.
be at their pavilion, but there will be a little bit. Lee will then visit a couple of pavilions, starting » See ‘50,000-plus’ — Page 4

PAVILION INFO
Colombia (host) The Place with
» profile on page 4
Great Entertainment
Ethiopian
» profile on page 4 www.the40.ca
Philippine
» profile on page 5 February 4 & 5
Ukrainian Latino Rhythm Pirate Band
» profile on page 5 9 piece Latino Band Playing Salsa, Merengue, Reggae and Latin Rock Plus Salsa Ya Dance Group
Métis Jaime Chinchilla, Eric Platz, Jose Mora, Oscar Porras, Eliseo Pineda, Soraya Martell,
» profile on page 6 Franklin Leon, Ryan Zingerman and Dave Thiel.
FREE ADMISSION TILL 11:00 PM
English
» profile on page 7
Global Village February 11 & 12 – Alice in Blunderland
» profile on page 10
Scottish Thursday, Friday,
» profile on page 11 February 24 February
Irish Canadian 25
» profile on page 12 Playboyz Helix
French Canadian
» profile on page 13 Saturday, Friday,
Brazil February 26 April 1
» profile on page 14
Jaydee Pauly Shore
Salvador
» profile on page 15
Bixby
First Nations
» profile on page 15
For tickets phone 727-3800 or 1-888-234-4040
CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED
 4 FEBRUARY 3-5, 2011
Continued
50,000-plus
came to last
year’s fest
« Continued from Page 3
Similar to Winnipeg’s sum-
mer Folklorama festival, last
year’s Winter Festival attract-
ed nearly 53,000 person vis-
its overall to 12 pavilions.
And those wanting to take in
the 13 venues that will be
open this year from Thursday
to Saturday will have an
opportunity to use free tran-
sit services, with two specific
routes that will take you near
the door of each pavilion.
“They start at City Hall and
go to all the pavilions,”
Arvisais said. “They run on a
half-hour schedule. There is
also free Handi Transit,
though users need to phone
in to pre-book a ride.
“They could even phone in
now for rides Monday to
Friday. It would be free of
charge if they are going to
the Winter Festival.”
Last year, 4,100 transit
rides were provided, on a
cost-shared basis with
Manitoba Public Insurance.
The total cost of the service
is $4,000.
» See ‘Multiple’ — Page 5
COLOMBIA ETHIOPIAN
PAVILION PAVILION
The Loft Central United Church
111 - 7th Street 327 – 8th Street
BIENVENIDO! WELCOME! Be prepared to stay
The Ethiopian community in Brandon is very
the entire day as you will discover and witness proud to present and introduce the wonderful and
fabulous entertainment & show of the happy, diverse culture of Ethiopia, its history and
smiling Colombian people. Open yourselves to language. While enjoying the video of Ethiopia
a world of colourful costumes and vibrant land and culture; indulge yourself with our
delicious traditional dishes like Injera, kei wot,
rhythms of our famous Colombian Carnival
alecha wot, bread and more.
“El Carnaval de Barranquilla”. Try our delicious
Discover the unique display of cultural crafts and
food and taste the finest coffee in the world.
costumes. Ethiopians are well known for their
“COLOMBIA ES PASSION”
warm hospitality; so come, have fun and
HOURS: celebrate with us the Lieutenant Governor’s
Thursday & Friday Winter Festival 2011.
6:00 to 11:00 p.m.
Saturday HOURS:
1:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Thursday & Friday
6:00 to 11:00 p.m.
SHOWTIMES: Saturday
Thursday & Friday
1:00 to 11:00 p.m.
7:00-7:45, 8:30-9:15 & 10:00-10:45 p.m.
Saturday SHOWTIMES
2:00-2:45, 3:45-4:30, 5:30-6:15, Will feature continuous showings of
7:15-8:00, 9:00-9:45 Ethiopian culture and scenic videos
& 10:45-11:30 p.m. on wide screen projector.
FEBRUARY 3-5, 2011 5
Continued
Multiple
traditions
celebrated
« Continued from Page 4

Admission to all pavilions

is free though it’s a good idea

UKRAINIAN
to bring cash so you can sam-
PHILIPPINE ple the many food and bever-
age options each culture has

PAVILION PAVILION to offer.

“Really it’s an education and
learning tool we have about
St. Matthew’s Anglican Cathedral Ukrainian Reading Association Hall other cultures that are in our
neighbourhood and communi-
403 – 13th Street 1005 Assiniboine Avenue ties,” Arvisais said. “It’s an
Welcome and experience Ukraine! This year, our opportunity for those cultures
Mabuhay! Welcome to the Philippine Pavilion and to be able to showcase their
pavilion will feature the usual traditional food such as traditions. And it’s a good way
experience the hospitality of the Filipino people. perogies, cabbage rolls, borscht (beet soup), Ukrainian to celebrate winter.”
Relax, and witness our local talents perform a sausage, and dessert (icing rosettes). You may purchase As another way to mark the
individual items or combos. Featured drinks; two occasion, a snow sculpture will
selection of traditional Philippine dances; and if you be carved on the corner of 18th
different kinds of imported Ukrainian beer and imported
are in for a challenge, you better try your dancing skills Street and Richmond Avenue.
vodka - a real treat! “That was a bit of a change
on our world-famous national folk dance called
Our show will feature the “Brandon Troyanda School of on location,” Arvisais said. “I
“Tinikling” (bamboo dance). Ukrainian Dance.” These dancers express their joy for thought we were going to put
dance in an amazing performance, and dress in it on the Brandon Shopper’s
We always recommend that you enjoy our Mall parking lot, but I think it
entertainment while your taste buds indulge with beautiful and colorful costumes. Also featured is the “All gets better exposure back
Ukrainian Band.” The band will guest the Sawchuk where it’s been in past years.”
some of the Philippines’ unique flavours. Visit us with
sisters, two gifted young fiddlers and duet singers. You Gord Foote will be doing
your family and friends; and together, celebrate with will find a demonstration of Easter egg creations, the carving and it will honour
us our proud Filipino heritage. including ostrich eggs, and also a display of Ukrainian the Colombian pavilion, the
“host” community for this
arts and crafts. year’s festival.
HOURS:
Thursday & Friday HOURS:
» kborkowsky@brandonsun.com
6:00 to 11:00 p.m. Thursday & Friday
Saturday 6:00 to 11:00 p.m.
1:00 to 11:00 p.m. Saturday
1:00 to 11:00 p.m.
SHOWTIMES:
Thursday & Friday SHOWTIMES:
6:30-7:45, & 8:15-9:00 p.m. Thursday & Friday
6:45, 8:15, & 9:45
Saturday
Saturday
1:30-2:15, 3:00-3:45, 4:30-5:15,
1:45, 3:15, 4:45, 6:15, 7:45, 9:30,
6:30-7:15, 8:00-8:45, & 9:30-10:15 p.m. & 10:30 p.m. (Band Finale)
 6 FEBRUARY 3-5, 2011

Treats and sweets

MÉTIS
PAVILION
Western Manitoba Centennial
Auditorium
205 - 20th Street
The Métis Pavilion is proud to be participating in
Brandon’s 8th annual “Lieutenant Governor’s Winter
Festival”. The Métis Pavilion offers a variety of Métis
cultural components through the sharing of traditional
music and dance, food, language and great sense of
humor, with people from Brandon and the
Ana Cruz serves a visitor to the Salvadoran pavilion at last year’s Lieutenant Governor’s surrounding areas.
Winter Festival. » Tim Smith (Brandon Sun Files)
The Métis pavilion is a non-licensed venue. We
DON’T FORGET Welcome Everyone encourage everyone to come out and join us for some
To The great fiddle music, jigging, dancing, food and people
While out enjoying
the Winter Festival,
2011 at The Métis Pavilion. Kii-taam-kaa-waa-paa-mittin
(See you there!)
Bring a donation Lieutenant Governor’s HOURS:
for the Women’s Winter Festival! Thursday & Friday
Shelter. Let’s embrace and celebrate our 6:00 to 11:00 p.m.
multicultural society. Saturday
Enjoy, have fun and be safe! 1:00 to 11:00 p.m.
They are looking for
personnel care SHOWTIMES:
Thursday & Friday
items like shampoo,
toothpaste and Drew Caldwell 6:00, 7:00, 8:00, 9:00 & 10:00 p.m.
Saturday
other toiletries. Working for Brandon! 1:00, 2:30, 4:00, 6:00 &10:00 p.m.

MLA Brandon East 119 Tenth Street

There will be a 727-8734
bdneast@mts.net
collection container
at each pavilion.

Thank-you!
FEBRUARY 3-5, 2011
Students get first
crack at culture
Some lucky Brandon
schoolchildren will be given a
personalized look at three
Winter Festival pavilions dur-
ing afternoon hours.
The French-Canadian,
Métis and First Nations pavil-
ions will offer afternoon
hours to accommodate up to
500 people.
“They will work it by offer-
ing two one-hour slots,” said
Elaine Arvisais, a Winter
Festival co-chairwoman. “It
won’t always be a show.
Sometimes it will be games,
but entertainment will be
chosen for them. They will
also be served a snack spon-
sored by the CIBC. Then
there’s a 15-minute break
TRY YOUR LUCK, WIN GREAT PRIZES!
Test your knowledge and obser-
vation skills by entering the
Winter Festival quiz.
Entry forms are available at
each pavilion. Visit the other
pavilions, mark down your
answers and when completed,
place in the quiz tubs. One is
located at each pavilion.
while they change pavilions.” have more than filled it.”
That enables each pavilion For that reason, rural
to accommodate two groups
in what has become a very
schools have not been able to
get in on the action, though
popular aspect to the winter that could change if more
extravaganza. pavilions were able to open
“Unfortunately we can’t for an afternoon session.
accommodate all of the “The reason more pavilions
requests,” Arvisais said. “So don’t open is because of vol-
how we work that is on a unteers,” Arvisais said. “They
first-come, first-served can’t get enough volunteers
basis.” to cover afternoon shifts.
Spots fill up quickly. They are already open in the
“We are overfilled,” evenings, and that doesn’t
Arvisais said. “We can only exclude any students from
accommodate 500 students going, but it cuts us back on
and we have gotten more than being able to accommodate
800 requests. We put the the classes, which makes it
requests out to Brandon tough to have to say no.”
schools because it’s historical-
ly been the Brandon schools » Brandon Sun
All correct entries go to the
prize draw and winners will be
contacted at the end of February.
Prizes have been donated by
pavilions, West End Sobeys and
Brandon Forbidden Flavours.
The quiz was sponsored by
Warner Buck and Smitty’s
Brandon.
Welcome to
Winter Fest!
7
ENGLISH
PAVILION
Army, Navy & Air Force Hall
31 - 14th Street
Hail Britannia! Be prepared for a special treat with music by
The Jimmy Sweets. Enjoy English pub songs, and dance all
night with special guests, Brandon’s own tribute to the
Fab 4, The Beetles.
Sample such culinary delights as Shepherd’s Pie,
Cornish Pasties, Bangers & Mash or Steak & Kidney Pie,
accompanied, of course, by imported English Ale or Cider.
You may prefer to step up to the “007” Bar and order a
martini – shaken not stirred! Authentic English Pub Lunch
is served Saturday afternoon from 1:00 to 4:00.
We are pleased to welcome local songstress, Lisa
Vasconcelos, who will be rockin’ the pub songs, Dave
Bebbington at the helm with British Invasion karaoke, and of
course, get your afternoon groove on with the Beetles!
We look forward to welcoming you to the English Pavilion!
“Groovy Baby!!”
HOURS:
Thursday
6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Friday
6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Saturday
1:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
SHOWTIMES:
Thursday
6:30, 7:45, 9:00, & 10:15 p.m.
Friday & Saturday
6:30, 7:45, 9:00, 10:15 & 11:30 p.m.
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FREE BUS SERVICE TO ALL PAVILIONS

2. 1. 1. 2.
Irish Scottish Ukrainian BUS INFO
Philippine
Royal Oak Inn Victoria Inn
3550 Victoria Avenue St. Matthew’s Cathedral
Ukrainian Reading Hall
1005 Assiniboine Avenue
3.
3130 Victoria Avenue
» profile on page 11
403-13th Street » profile on page 5
Métis • Charter bus service to all pavilions
3. » profile on page 12 » profile on page 5 WMCA is free of charge.
French Canadian Bus at :08 and :38 Bus at :06 and :36 Bus at :10 and :40 205-20th Street • Buses arrive every half hour.
Keystone Centre Bus at :05 and :35 » profile on page 6
• There are two routes. Riders can

SOUTH BUS ROUTE » »

1175-18th Street
RTH EAST BUS ROUTE
Bus at :14 and :44 switch between routes at City Hall.
» profile on page 13
« « NO
Bus at :15 and :45 4. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3
CITY English • First bus departs City Hall at 7 p.m.
HALL ANAF • Last bus arrives City Hall at 11 p.m.
31-14th Street
» profile on page 7
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4
Bus at :16 and :46 • First bus departs City Hall at 7 p.m.

6. 7. • Last bus arrives City Hall at 12 a.m.

First Nations Ethiopian
4. Central United 5. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5
Brazil 5. Mahkaday Ginew
205 College Avenue 327 Eighth Street 6. Global Village • First bus departs City Hall at 2 p.m.
South End Community Centre Salvador » profile on page 15 » profile on page 4 Colombia Town Centre
1140 Ninth Street Bethel Christian Assembly • Last bus arrives City Hall at 12 a.m.
The Loft 800 Rosser Avenue
» profile on page 14 440 Richmond Avenue Bus at :26 and :56 Bus at :24 and :54 111 Seventh Street » profile on page 10
» profile on page 15 HANDI-TRANSIT
Bus at :17 and :47 » profile on page 4
Bus at :19 and :49
Bus at :22 and :52 • Free during the festival to those
Bus at :21 and :51 who qualify.

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Full
colour
shows
Dancers at the Colombian
GLOBAL VILLAGE
pavilion entertained the
crowd with colourful cos-
PAVILION
tumes and rhythmic Town Centre - Food Court Area
dance during last year’s
Lieutenant Governor’s
800 Rosser Avenue
Winter Festival. The Global Village Pavilion returns to the Lieutenant Governor's Winter
Festival this year, featuring food, entertainment and cultural presentations from
Japan, China, the Isle of Mauritius and Pakistan.
This year, the Colombian
Local Mauritians will put their vibrant island culture on display with live music
pavilion has the honour of
(Island Vibe Band and Mauritian Ottentik), traditional dance, arts and crafts,
being host pavilion. and a tasty selection of their tropical cuisine.
The Brandon University Chinese Students and Scholars Association will be
» Bruce Bumstead representing the Chinese community this year and will display traditional art
(Brandon Sun Files) and music, live performances, and a multimedia display.
And for the very first time, Brandon's Pakistani and Japanese communities will
join the winter festival.
The Japanese community has prepared an exciting program with cultural
displays, food, spectacular martial arts demonstrations provided by members
of the Brandon Judokan judo club, karate performances by Traditional Karate
of Brandon, and a selection of Japanese music by talented local artists. Don't
forget to try the succulent teriyaki pork, our sweet potato pastries and green tea
cookies!
The Pakistani community is very excited to be part of the Global Village
Pavilion. They are set to introduce their culture through traditional clothing,
cultural displays, food, music, arts and crafts. Visit the Henna artists to have
beautiful Henna stains traced on your hands. Some of the traditional jewellery,
outfits and crafts will be for sale. A perfect place to find a traditional Punjabi
outfit or colorful scarves. If you love hot and spicy food don't miss out on our
delicious samosas.
Opening The Global Village Pavilion will also feature crafts and activities area for kids
on Saturday afternoon, Saturday afternoon tea service and performances by
Ceremonies SPECIAL GUESTS Sensacion Internacional on the main stage throughout the weekend.

HOURS:
Thursday, February 3rd The Lieutenant Governor
Thursday & Friday
of Manitoba The Honourable
6:00 p.m. (Doors open at 5:00 p.m.) 6:00 to 11:00 p.m.
Philip S. Lee, C.M., O.M.
at City Hall, 410–9th Street Saturday
Minister of Culture, Heritage 1:00 to 11:00 p.m.
Hosted by the
and Tourism Flor Marcelino SHOWTIMES:
Colombia Pavilion
Thursday & Friday
Mayor Shari Decter Hirst 6:00–11:00 p.m.
(every hour; last show starts 10:00 p.m.)
Pay no attention to the cold and snow – get out and celebrate Saturday: 1:00-11:00 p.m.
all that Brandon has to offer! (every hour; last show starts 10:00 p.m.)
FEBRUARY 3-5, 2011 11

Significant changes as
pavilions come and go
• New: Brazil, the Philippines
• Departing: China, Mexico
• Global Village: Japan, Pakistan, Mauritius, China
This year’s Winter Festival will see a net
addition of one pavilion, as some new groups
join and others take a break.
Brazil, the Philippines and Global Village
— a combination of groups representing
Japan, China, Pakistan and Mauritius — will
be the new pavilions on the block.
Stepping away this year are the Chinese
and Mexican pavilions, though there’s nothing
to stop them from making plans for next year.
“We would be interested if any one
expresses an interest (to add pavilions) for
next year,” said Elaine Arvisais, a Winter
Festival co-chairwoman. “We’d be more than
willing to hear from them.”
There are still people lamenting the loss of
the German pavilion, whose organizers were
attempting to find a new home in time for
this year’s festival.
The former Wheat City Curling Club ice
shed was considered, however it is not insu-
Westoba Credit Union welcomes you to the
lated. Adding the necessary network of
heaters was not a viable option, Arvisais
said.
“There has been interest in the facility but
the curling club portion really isn’t suitable
for a pavilion and that’s unfortunate,”
Arvisais said. “The Germans had inquired
about it to see if anything had changed. There
was an interest from them and they attended
our initial meetings but they weren’t able to
find a suitable venue. There is still interest
there.
“People are definitely disappointed they
aren’t there. A lot of people that went to the
German pavilion came and stayed there. With
others, there may be a little more movement.”
The minimum hours for pavilions will be 6
p.m. to 11 p.m., though the party will contin-
ue beyond those hours at some venues.
» Brandon Sun
SCOTTISH
PAVILION
Victoria Inn - Imperial Ballroom
3550 Victoria Avenue West
Come in and be greeted ’Ceud Mille Faite’ (a hundred
thousand welcomes) by the Westman Scottish
Association. The Scotch Corner bar will have a
selection of beers & Scotch whiskies on sale. Irn Bru,
the famous soft drink is also available for everyone to
taste. The lassies in the ‘Haggis Hoose’ will have
prepared a variety of food including haggis, tatties and
turnip followed by shortbread or trifle for dessert.
On Saturday only, afternoon tea will be served
from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Scones {including Jam &
butter}, oatcakes, cheese and shortbread will be
served for you to enjoy.
Entertainment will include a variety of Highland
dancers, pipers, fiddlers and singers from the Westman
area. A Ceilidh will also take place.

Lieutenant Governor’s 2011 HOURS:

Thursday

Winter Fest
6:00 to 11:00 p.m.
Friday
6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Saturday
1:00 to 11:00 p.m.
SHOWTIMES:
Thursday & Friday
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Kick up your heels

IRISH
PAVILION
Royal Oak Inn
3130 Victoria Avenue
Come and join us for traditional Irish stew, soda bread,
potato bread, and potato & leek soup as well as “the
drink”.
Enjoy rousing entertainment by Ard-Ri with Ireland’s
own Tom McDermott, The Milliken Maquire Celtic
Trio, Fingal’s Last Pint featuring Irish Uillleann Pipes,
plus Beggars Brawl and Tom Foolery. McConnell
School of Dance will be dazzling everyone with their
foot work and traditional full dress regalia. You won’t
want to miss any of the action so come early! May the
best day of your past be like the worst day of your
future!
HOURS:
Thursday
6:00 to11:00 p.m.
Friday
6:00 to12:00 a.m.
Saturday
1:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
SHOWTIMES:
Sisters McKenzie and Brandi Duke with McHard School of Dance perform on stage at the Thursday
Scottish pavilion during last year’s Lieutenant Governor’s Winter Festival. 7:00-8:30, & 9:00-10:00
» Tim Smith (Brandon Sun Files) Friday
7:00-8:30, & 9:00-10:30
Saturday
1:00-4:30, 5:30-6:30, 7:30-9:00
& 9:30-11:00 p.m.

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Volunteers thanked for

endless contributions
• Hundreds donate their time and effort
• More always welcome
It takes many hands to make the Winter over the past seven years that have their own
Festival operate smoothly. databases they draw from.”
In all, more than 600 people donate their
time and effort to make the Winter Festival
While some volunteers come and some go
over the years, there’s never a time when the FRENCH CANADIAN
the showcase event that it’s become on the
Brandon scene.
“There is a call out for volunteers and if
labours of the community aren’t required to
make this a success, Arvisais said.
“Last year, we had 692 volunteers,”
PAVILION
people are interested, they can call the city, Arvisais said. “Brandon is known to be a will- Keystone Centre Exhibition Hall
where we put a list together and share that ing community and they are with Winter
with all the pavilions,” said Elaine Arvisais, Festival too. (Curling Rink entrance)
a Winter Festival co-chairwoman. “There is For more information, call 729-2257.
a need for more volunteers, though there are 1175 – 18th Street
people who have participated in the festival » Brandon Sun
Canad Inns Destination Centre Brandon and the
SPONSORS & Francophone of Westman are proud to bring the
French Canadian Pavilion to Brandon. It’s a place
SUPPORTERS The Baha’is of Brandon of sights and sounds – a reflection of French –
• CIBC applaud the volunteers Canadian heritage. A variety of entertainment
• City of Brandon featuring the “sugar shack” and bands will
• Karrouze Hairistrocracy of the Lt. Governor’s Winter Festival
transform the pavilion into a cultural frenzy.
• Manitoba Hydro celebrating the diversity
• Manitoba Liquor Marts Taste some French specialties; Tourtiere,
• Manitoba Lotteries of the Brandon community. Tarte au sirop d’erable, Pouding au chomeur and
• MPI Tire sur neige. Join us and discover the “Joie de
• Smitty’s Vivre” and the warmth and hospitality of the
• TD Canada Trust Francophones!
• Tin Tom Asian Grocery
• Warner Buck CA “The earth is but one country, HOURS:
• Brandon Transit Thursday
and mankind its citizens.”
6:00 to 11:00 pm.
Baha’u’llah
Friday
The Baha’i Faith 726-5122 www.bahai.org
6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Saturday
1:00 p.m.to 1:00 a.m.

2011 August SHOWTIMES:

Continuous with 15 to 30 minutes intervals.
Long Weekend
July 28th – 31st
Lake Minnedosa, MB
Toll free 1-888-330-8333
www.rockinthefields.ca
14 FEBRUARY 3-5, 2011

Far-flung fashionistas

Models display traditional fashions at the Chinese pavilion at last year’s Lieutenant
Governor’s Winter Festival. This year, the Chinese are part of the Global Village pavilion.
» Colin Corneau (Brandon Sun Files)
Quench
BRAZIL
PAVILION
South End Community Centre
1140 – 9th Street
Bem Vindo ao Brasil! The Brazilian Pavilion is very excited to
be part of the Lieutenant Governor’s Winter Festival for the first
time in Brandon. Our show is the highlight of our pavilion.
We are bringing the heat of Brasil right here to Brandon!
Donʼt miss the exciting, high energy Capoeira performance, as
well as traditional Brazilian dances including Maculele, Samba
de Roda, Puxada de Rede, and Jongo. Taste our delicious
feijoada, a black bean stew, accompanied by farofa and
vinaigrette. Donʼt leave without trying some brigadeiros for
dessert - these chocolate fudge sweets will have you going

your back for more! Quench your thirst with a traditional caipirinha
or a nice cold Brahma beer, or try a Guarana, a famous
Brazilian soft-drink.

thirst
Jim Devereux, with a
Fighting Irish tattoo adorn-
ing his forearm, pours an
Irish coffee for a thirsty
patron.
» Christopher Pike
(Brandon Sun Files)
W e in Brandon-Westman are so fortunate to live in such a
multicultural society. To have the Lieutenant Governor’s
Winter Festival is an opportunity for us to celebrate the many
different ethnic traditions that make up the fabric of who we are in
Brandon. Join me and help to make this year’s another success!
Donʼt forget to stop by the cultural display and souvenir table
so you can take a piece of Brasil home with you. We canʼt wait
to see you!
HOURS:
Thursday & Friday
6:00 to 11:00 p.m.
Saturday
1:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
SHOWTIMES:
Thursday & Friday
6:20, 7:30, 8:45, & 10:00 p.m.
Saturday
1:30, 3:15, 4:45, 6:15, 8:00, 9:30, & 10:45 p.m.

Rick Borotsik
MLA Brandon West
20-18th Street, Brandon, MB
Phone 728-2410 | Fax 726-4740
rick.borotsik@leg.gov.mb.ca
FEBRUARY 3-5, 2011 15

A history
of charity
Last year, pavilions asked
visitors to bring donations of
non-perishable food items.
During the festival, a total
of 772 pounds of food was
collected for Samaritan
House.
This year, items will be

SALVADOR FIRST NATIONS

collected for the Westman
Women’s Shelter.

Please bring small toi-
letries such as new tubes of
toothpaste, combs, brushes,
socks, slippers, etc.
The English and Philippine
pavilions will also have
envelopes to take monetary
donations.
» Brandon Sun
Details
online
PAVILION
Bethel Christian Assembly
440 Richmond Avenue
The Salvadoran Community invites you to enjoy
music, traditional dances and typical food of El
Salvador. You will also enjoy pictures with beautiful
landscapes of El Salvador, cultural history and folklore
of our Tom Thumb of America.
Come with your family and friends. You will be
greeted with smiles and a warm welcome by our
friendly volunteers!
PAVILION
Mahkaday Ginew Memorial Centre
205 College Avenue
Welcome to the First Nations Pavilion! We will be having
demonstrations, music and food such as bannock dogs,
bannock, and of course our most popular bannock taco’s.
There will be information displays for our guest to look at,
as well as tables of crafts and various items for you to buy
for yourself or for that special someone.
We would like to encourage families to come. There will
be a children’s corner to keep the little ones occupied to
make it a little easier for you to enjoy the festivities. We
would like to invite everyone to attend the Opening Pipe

The Lieutenant-Governor’s
Winter Festival has a website.
Check it out at
brandon.ca/winterfestival.
Last year, the festival’s
website had 9,000 hits.
This official guide to the
festival is available online as
well, at brandonsun.com.
» Brandon Sun
HOURS:
Ceremony as well as the Closing Pipe Ceremony. Hope to
see you all there!
Thursday & Friday HOURS:
6:00 to 11:00 p.m. Thursday & Friday
Saturday 6:00 to 11:00 p.m.
1:00 to 11:00 p.m. Saturday
1:00 to 11:00 p.m.
SHOWTIMES:
SHOWTIMES:
Thursday & Friday
Phone Frank Tacan or Flora Strong at 727-1407
6:00-6:45, 7:30-8:15 & 9:00-10:00 p.m.
for the following show time schedules:
Saturday
1:00-1:45, 2:30-3:15, 4:00-4:45, 5:30-6:15, Thursday
Opening Pipe Ceremony
7:00-7:45, 8:30-9:15 & 10:00-10:45 p.m.
Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Drumming Groups, Powwow demonstrations,
Craft tables & Children’s Corner
Saturday
Closing Pipe Ceremony
16 FEBRUARY 3-5, 2011

All the
right
notes
From traditional dancing to
mod rock, pavilions know how
to entertain a crowd.

» Colin Corneau (Brandon Sun Files)

Spring Fashions
When are Now Arriving

they open? up to
Thursday, Feb. 3
•
•
Pavilions open
Buses run
6-11 p.m.
7-11 p.m.
75winter %
OFF

fashions
Friday, Feb. 4
• Pavilions open 6-11 p.m.
• Buses run 7 p.m.-12 a.m. January 24 to
February 5
Saturday, Feb. 5
• Pavilions open 1-11 p.m.
• Buses run 2 p.m.-12 a.m.

These are minimum operating times, and 312–10th Street

some pavilions may be open extended “Unique 728-5373
hours. Cutting Edge Mon.-Sat. 10 am - 6 pm
Designs” www.catwalkclothing.ca

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8th Annua

February 3 – 5, 2010
Brought To You By…
TIM TOM
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