Take a look inside the many Folklorama pavilions, including their food, dances, and cultural displays.
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Folklorama Dancers perform on stage at the Chile Lindo Pavilion on Aug. 13, 2026. (Scott Andersson/CTV News Winnipeg)
Folklorama A traditional dish is displayed at the Pavilion of Portugal on Aug. 14, 2026. The pavilion is held at the home of the Portuguese Association of Manitoba on Winnipeg's Young Street. (Ken Gabel/CTV News Winnipeg)
Folklorama Adult ambassadors for the Chile Lindo Pavilion are pictured at the Holy Eucharist Parish Centre in Winnipeg, Man., on Aug. 13, 2026. (Scott Andersson/CTV News Winnipeg)
Folklorama Dancers perform on stage at the Chile Lindo Pavilion on Aug. 13, 2026. (Scott Andersson/CTV News Winnipeg)
Folklorama Empanadas are pictured at the pavilion on Aug. 13, 2026. According to the head chef, the pavilion offers three varieties, which include beef, seafood, and cheese. (Scott Andersson/CTV News Winnipeg)
Folklorama A section of the Pavilion of Portugal dedicated to tourada à corda, a traditional bullfighting event, is pictured on Aug. 14, 2026. (Ken Gabel/CTV News Winnipeg)
Folklorama A selection of food and beverages offered at the Pavilion of Portugal is pictured on Aug. 14, 2026. Offerings included seafood such as octopus, cod and shrimp, along with chouriço sausage and bifanas — savoury pork on a bun. (Ken Gabel/CTV News Winnipeg)
Folklorama A cultural display at the Pavilion of Portugal, featuring interpretive cards detailing each item, is pictured on Aug. 14, 2026. (Ken Gabel/CTV News Winnipeg)
Folklorama A display board at the Pavilion of Portugal provides information on the Azores, a Portuguese archipelago made up of nine islands west of the mainland, on Aug. 14, 2026. (Ken Gabel/CTV News Winnipeg)
Folklorama 2026 Some of the Chinese Pavilion’s food and drink options are pictured at the Winnipeg Chinese Cultural and Community Centre on Aug. 13, 2026. (Ken Gabel/CTV News Winnipeg)
Folklorama 2026 A traditional Chinese handheld fan is pictured at the Chinese Pavilion at the Winnipeg Chinese Cultural and Community Centre on Aug. 13, 2026. (Ken Gabel/CTV News Winnipeg)
Folklorama 2026 A number of cultural artifacts on display at Folklorama’s Chinese Pavilion at the Winnipeg Chinese Cultural and Community Centre on Aug. 13, 2026. (Ken Gabel/CTV News Winnipeg)
Folklorama Dancers perform in front of musicians at the Mexican Pavilion on Aug. 12, 2026. The pavilion, hosted at the St. Norbert Community Centre, is one of 45 ethno-cultural pavilions featured in this year's Folklorama. (Glenn Pismenny/CTV News Winnipeg)
Folklorama A close-up of Catrina figurines — skeleton icons of Day of the Dead — are displayed on a table at the Mexican Pavilion on Aug. 12, 2026. (Glenn Pismenny/CTV News Winnipeg)
Folklorama People line up for food at the Mexican Pavilion on Aug. 12, 2026. (Glenn Pismenny/CTV News Winnipeg)
Folklorama A selection of alcohol, including varieties of tequila, is on display at the Mexican Pavilion on Aug. 12, 2026. (Glenn Pismenny/CTV News Winnipeg)
Folklorama 2026 Cultural artifacts on display at the Caribbean Pavilion at Centre Culturel Franco-Manitobain on Aug. 12, 2026. (Ken Gabel/CTV News Winnipeg)
Folklorama 2026 A pair of limbo dancers perform at Folklorama’s Caribbean Pavilion on Aug. 12, 2026. (Ken Gabel/CTV News Winnipeg)
Folklorama 2026 The Hi-Life Steel Orchestra play some steel pan music at the Caribbean Pavilion on Aug. 12, 2026. (Ken Gabel/CTV News Winnipeg)
Folklorama 2026 A sample of the food and drink offerings at the Caribbean Pavilion is pictured on Aug. 12, 2026. (Ken Gabel/CTV News Winnipeg)
Folklorama Dancers join hands during a performance at the Heart of Romania Pavilion on Winnipeg's Grant Avenue on Aug. 11, 2026. (Glenn Pismenny/CTV News Winnipeg)
Folklorama A crowd looks on as the performance gets underway at the Heart of Romania Pavilion on Aug. 11, 2026. (Glenn Pismenny/CTV News Winnipeg)
Folklorama Dancers perform on stage at the Heart of Romania Pavilion on Winnipeg's Grant Avenue on Aug. 11, 2026. (Glenn Pismenny/CTV News Winnipeg)
Folklorama A crowd looks on as the performance gets underway at the Heart of Romania Pavilion on Aug. 11, 2026. (Glenn Pismenny/CTV News Winnipeg)
Folklorama Traditional desserts, including chocolate salami and cremes, are displayed at the Heart of Romania Pavilion on Winnipeg's Grant Avenue on Aug. 11, 2026. (Glenn Pismenny/CTV News Winnipeg)
Folklorama 2026 The Slovenian Pavilion’s sweet treat offerings, including cookies, cakes and tarts, are pictured at the pavilion on Aug. 11, 2026. (Ainsley McPhail/CTV News Winnipeg)
Folklorama 2026 A map of Slovenia, alongside various informational booklets on the region, at the Slovenian Pavilion on Aug. 11, 2026. (Ainsley McPhail/CTV News Winnipeg)
Folklorama 2026 Some of the savoury food options at the Slovenian Pavilion are pictured on Aug. 11, 2026. (Ainsley McPhail/CTV News Winnipeg)
Folklorama 2026 CTV’s Ainsley McPhail poses alongside the Slovenian Pavilion’s mascot at the Bronx Park Community Centre on Aug. 11, 2026. (Ainsley McPhail/CTV News Winnipeg)
Folklorama 2026 Volunteers serve food at Folklorama’s Egyptian Pavilion on Aug. 10, 2026. (Glenn Pismenny/CTV News)
Folklorama 2026 A trio of dancers perform at the Egyptian Pavilion on Aug. 10, 2026. (Glenn Pismenny/CTV News)
Folklorama 2026 An attendee takes in a display of cultural artifacts at the Egyptian Pavilion on Aug. 10, 2026. (Glenn Pismenny/CTV News)
Folkorama 2026 The Egyptian Pavilion ambassadors take to the stage at the RBC Convention Centre on Aug. 10, 2026. (Glenn Pismenny/CTV News)
Folklorama A traditional Hungarian headdress is on display at the Hungary-Pannonia Pavilion's cultural exhibit at the RBC Convention Centre on Aug. 10, 2026. (Scott Andersson/CTV News Winnipeg)
Folklorama A group of musicians and a dancer perform at the Hungary-Pannonia Pavilion at the RBC Convention Centre on Aug. 10, 2026. (Scott Andersson/CTV News Winnipeg)
Folklorama Traditional food on display at the Hungary-Pannonia Pavilion at the RBC Convention Centre on Aug. 10, 2026. (Scott Andersson/CTV News Winnipeg)
Folklorama A black and red embroidered clothing piece is on display at the Hungary-Pannonia Pavilion's cultural exhibit at the RBC Convention Centre on Aug. 10, 2026. (Scott Andersson/CTV News Winnipeg)
Folklorama A display board at the Hungary-Pannonia Pavilion's cultural exhibit shows information on dog breeds that originated in Hungary, at the RBC Convention Centre on Aug. 10, 2026. (Scott Andersson/CTV News Winnipeg)
Folklorama CTV's Ainsley McPhail speaks with Lizzie Kovach, coordinator of the Hungary-Pannonia Pavilion, in front of traditional food served at the pavilion at the RBC Convention Centre on Aug. 10, 2026. (Scott Andersson/CTV News Winnipeg)
Folklorama Dancers are pictured performing at the First Nations Pavilion at the RBC Convention Centre on Aug. 7, 2026. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg)
Folklorama A lone dancer is pictured on stage at the First Nations Pavilion at the RBC Convention Centre on Aug. 7, 2026. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg)
Folklorama A crowd watches dancers perform at the Scandinavian Pavilion, held at the Scandinavian Cultural Centre, on Aug. 6, 2026. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg)
Folklorama A group of young dancers perform at the Scandinavian Pavilion, held at the Scandinavian Cultural Centre, on Aug. 6, 2026. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg)
Folklorama Musicians perform at the Scandinavian Pavilion, held at the Scandinavian Cultural Centre, on Aug. 6, 2026. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg)
Folklorama Nisse hats are pictured for sale at the Scandinavian Pavilion, held at the Scandinavian Cultural Centre, on Aug. 6, 2026. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg)
Folklorama 2026 A musical performance by the group Encore is pictured at the Irish Pavilion on Aug. 6, 2026. (Scott Andersson/CTV News)
Folklorama 2026 Dancers from the McDonnell School of Irish Dancing perform at the Irish Pavilion on Aug. 6, 2026. (Scott Andersson/CTV News)
Folklorama 2026 A sign showcasing some of the beer specials at the Irish Pavilion is pictured on Aug. 6, 2026. (Scott Andersson/CTV News)
Folklorama 2026 Celtic art on display at Folkorama’s Irish Pavilion on Aug. 6, 2026. (Scott Andersson/CTV News)
Folklorama Crowds watch dancers perform on stage during the Ukrainian Kyiv Pavilion at Winnipeg's Maples Collegiate on Aug. 5, 2026. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg)
Folklorama Dancers perform on stage at the Ukrainian Kyiv Pavilion, held inside Winnipeg's Maples Collegiate, on Aug. 5, 2026. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg)
Folklorama Desserts, including a heart-shaped cookie decorated in the colours of the Ukrainian flag, are displayed at the Ukrainian Kyiv Pavilion on Aug. 5, 2026. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg)
Folklorama Traditional Ukrainian clothing is displayed on a mannequin at the Ukrainian Kyiv Pavilion on Aug. 5, 2026. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg)
Folklorama A replica of a traditional Ukrainian summer kitchen is on display at the Ukrainian Kyiv Pavilion on Aug. 5, 2026. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg)
Folklorama 2026 Booths set up for different cultural vendors are seen at Folklorama’s India Pavilion on Aug. 5, 2026. (Scott Andersson/CTV News)
Folklorama 2026 An array of colourful sarees is pictured at the India Pavilion, located at the Pembina Curling Club, on Aug. 5, 2026. (Scott Andersson/CTV News)
Folklorama 2026 A cultural display, including artifacts, figurines, and photos, is pictured at the India Pavilion on Aug. 5, 2026. (Scott Andersson/CTV News)
Folklorama 2026 Dancers are pictured performing at Folklorama’s India Pavilion on Aug. 5, 2026. (Ainsley McPhail/CTV News)
Folklorama Dancers are pictured at the South Sudanese Pavilion in Winnipeg, Man., on Aug. 4, 2026. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg)
Folklorama A crowd is pictured gathering at the South Sudanese Pavilion in Winnipeg, Man., on Aug. 4, 2026. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg)
Folklorama Clothing, wood carvings and jewelry are pictured on display at the South Sudanese Pavilion in Winnipeg, Man., on Aug. 4, 2026. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg)
Folklorama A closeup of wood carvings is seen at the South Sudanese Pavilion in Winnipeg, Man., on Aug. 4, 2026. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg)
Folklorama A closeup of wood carvings is seen at the South Sudanese Pavilion in Winnipeg, Man., on Aug. 4, 2026. (Jamie Dowsett/CTV News Winnipeg)
Folklorama 2026 A display showcasing a Filipino market is seen on Aug. 4, 2026, at the Pearl of the Orient Philippine Pavilion. (Scott Andersson/CTV News)
Folklorama 2026 A food display at the Pearl of the Orient Philippine Pavilion is pictured on Aug. 4, 2026. The pavilion, founded in 1976, is celebrating its 50th year. (Scott Andersson/CTV News).
Folklorama 2026 A cultural display and food market at the Pearl of the Orient Philippine Pavilion on Aug. 4, 2026. (Scott Andersson/CTV News)
Folklorama 2026 Food offerings at Folklorama’s Pearl of the Orient Philippine Pavilion, including lumpia, chicken adobo, and mango pudding, on Aug. 4, 2026. (Scott Andersson/CTV News)
Folklorama 2026 Photos honouring Dante Buenaventura at Folklorama’s Pearl of the Orient Philippine Pavilion on Aug. 4, 2026. Buenaventura founded Magdaragat Philippines Inc., which is the organization that hosts the pavilion. (Scott Andersson/CTV News)
Folklorama 2026 Dancers performing Tinikling, a traditional Filipino dance, at the Pearl of the Orient Philippine Pavilion on Aug. 4, 2026. (Scott Andersson/CTV News)
