In 2016 Spring Free From Racism will be celebrating the 17th year for the Family Day Celebration at the Italian Club on March 20, 2016. From its inception the event has been growing in attendance to well over 5000 in some years and no attendance fee is charged.
2016 Spring Free From Racism Schedule
12:00-12:10 Welcome Remarks – Barb Dedi
12:10-12:20 Blakey School of Irish Dance
12:20-12:30 Bangla Heritage Language School
12:30-12:40 Regina Austrian Edelweiss Dancers
12:40-12:50 Poltava Ensemble Dancers
12:50-1:00 German Canadian Society – Heart of Harmonie
1:00-1:10 German Canadian Society – K-G Harmonie Sparklers
1:10-1:20 Clark’s Clan of Scottish Dance
1:20-1:30 Alma Dancers
1:30-1:40 Regina Highland Dancers
1:40–1:50 Latin Fusion
1:50-2:00 Seven Stone Steppers
2:00-Opening Ceremonies
Sean Hall-Piper for Introduction of Committee and Dignitaries
Introduction of Her Honour Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan – Vaugh Schofield
Brian and Aaron Sklar – O Canada
Blessing – Elder Lorna Standingready
Chung Wah Kung Fu Centre – Lion Dance and Kung Fu Demo
Dedication to Domenica Carteri (one minute of silence and video) Presentation to family
Greetings:
Her Honour Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan – Vaugh Schofield
City of Regina – Mayor Michael Fougere
Provincial Government – Mark Docherty Candiate for Regina – Coronation Park
Leader of Opposition – Cam Broten NDP
Ralph Goodale – MP Regina Wascana
Multicultural Council of Sask. – Bruno Krossmann
Regina City Police – Deputy Chief Dean Rae
3:00-3:10 Le Campagnole Italian Dancers
3:10-3:20 Kolas Ukrainian Dancers
3:20-3:30 Intermission
3:30-3:40 Natya Sudha Dance Group
3:40-3:50 The Maharlika Filipino Youth Dance Group
3:50-4:00 Prairie Gael School of Dance
4:00-4:10 Belly Dance with Linda
4:10-4:20 Polonia Polish Folk Art Dance Ensemble
4:20-4:30 Regina Scottish Country Dancers
4:30-4:40 Balaton Hungarian Dancers
4:40-4:50 Regina Punjabi Association Dancers
4:50–5:10 Ranch Ehrlo Pow Wow Dancers
5:10-5:20 Caribe Dance Troupe
5:20-5:30 Chaban Ukrainian Dancers
5:30-5:40 Arcola East Bhangra Community Dancers
5:40-6:00 Wildfire Tribal Vibes
6:00-6:10 Chinese Dance School
6:10-6:20 Caribe Dance Troupe
6:20-6:30 Ethiopian Dancers
6:30-6:40 Meenakshi Bollywood Dancers
6:40-6:50 Azura and Victor Doum
6:50-7:00 Multinational Association of Russian Speaking Community Dancers
7:00-7:10 Bangla School of Regina Dancers
7:10-7:20 Das Volle Lederpaket Schuhplattier Verein:
The Full Leather package and Kleine Pakete: small Package
7:20-7:30 Closing Comments
