INTERNATIONAL DAYS 2012 will feature “Rangpuhar” from Mumba, INDIA, “Carmen Lopez” from Universidad del Valle in Calle, COLUMBIA, the stilt dancing group “Lous Cigaloun of Mourseuns” from Morcenx, FRANCE and “Escazucena” from Escazu, COSTA RICA. Hosted by CLOG AMERICA, the 2012 edition of INTERNATIONAL DAYS will feature many exciting activities. Schedule to be posted soon.
Building on the success of last year’s fantastic visiting ensembles, International Days 2011 is happy to present the groups that will be performing for us this year.
You can see these groups perform from August 9-13, 2011 as part the International Days 2011 festivities. All events are FAMILY FRIENDLY and FREE of charge.
Learn a little bit more about International Days and the performing groups in this Deseret News article.
This Friday, June 24, 2011, Clog America will perform their annual pre-tour show as they prepare to represent the U.S.A in France and Portugal this summer.
This is a fantastic, family-friendly FREE event. We invite you to come and enjoy an evening of dancing, music, and fun!
WHERE: Bluffdale Elementary School 14323 So. 2700 West
WHEN: Friday June 24, 2011
TIME: 7:00 PM
COST: It’s FREE!
In the early morning hours of June 6, 1944, Utahn Staff Sergeant Carl H. Yarrington jumped out of an airplane as the 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment began the massive D- Day Invasion in Northern France. The 24 year-old soldier from Utah gave his life that day in defense of his country.
On July 4th, CLOG AMERICA will pay tribute to Sergeant Yarrington’s sacrifice as well as 14 other Utahns who lie in the cemetery so far from home. The group of dancers and musicians from Utah will then travel for three weeks in France and Portugal performing special concerts and representing the USA in their 59th and 60th folklore festivals during the 20th anniversary tour.
CLOG AMERICA represented American servicemen and women who fought in WW II during special ceremonies in Moscow celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the ending of WWII in 2005. This year the group will read messages of tribute from Governor Herbert and Senator Hatch as well as perform traditional patriotic songs and an original song, “Thanks to the Soldiers” during the 4th of July tribute at the final resting place of so many young Americans who died fighting for their country.
In a joint resolution, the Utah State Legislature recognized the CLOG AMERICA INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL ENSEMBLE as a “Utah cultural treasure” and “Ambassadors of Peace and Friendship to the World.” The group, who has carried the flag of the United States in countries around the world, will honor Utah’s native sons buried at the cemetery by leaving Utah state flags at the grave sites.
Building on the success of last year’s fantastic visiting ensembles, International Days 2011 is happy to announce that the groups that will be performing for us this year are:
You can see these groups perform from August 9-13, 2011 as part the International Days 2011 festivities. More information to follow in the coming months. If you would like the unforgettable experience of hosting dancers in your home while they are here, please download the application form and follow the instructions on it. Details around pick and drop off dates as well as other hosting preferences can be found on the application form.
We look forward to hosting these groups this summer! Read more about the groups on the International Days Facebook Page.
In partnership with La Caille Restaurant, CLOG AMERICA will host a Valentine Benefit on February 4, 2011. A highlight of every CLOG AMERICA tour since 2005 is the opportunity to aid children around the world through humanitarian service projects. This night is to benefit the children and support CLOG AMERICA’s quest to help as many as possible. So be a “Sweetheart” to the children and join us at La Caille for a night of fun, entertainment and delectable food.
Reception and silent auction will begin at 6:00 pm. Dinner followed by entertainment will begin at 7:00 pm. For information about tickets or purchasing a table, contact Jenny Alama at 801-897-0591 or send an email through this web site.
CLOG AMERICA has selected the 2011 tour team for the 20th Anniversary International Festival Tour. The group will return to Biarritz, France the site of their first international festival appearance in 1991 for special concerts. The tour will also include festival appearances at “Festival des Jeux Santons” in France and ”Festimaiorca” in Portugal.
INTERNATIONAL DAYS 2011 in South Jordan City will be held August 9-13, 2011. The festival will feature five guest international ensembles from around the world. In celebration of CLOG AMERICA’s 20th anniversary, groups who have appeared with CLOG AMERICA during past tours abroad including “Erro Bat” from France, “Monte Patulo” from Italy and “Georgian Folklore” from Georgia have received invitations to appear in INTERNATIONAL DAYS 2011. Also appearing will be “Shalom Israel-Ashdod” from Israel and “Doina” Childrens folk Ensemble from Romania.
With donations received from the community- young and old alike- CLOG AMERICA was able to serve 4 different children’s organizations through their humanitarian projects during this year’s international festival tour to Athens and Istanbul. The group delivered gifts, supplies and cash donations with music, dance and interaction. Hanife Yavuz from Instanbul commented “Your kind visit was a fantastic surprise for all of us. You made ZIBEC children very happy by g i v i n g t h e m presents, but more than that….real interest.”
INTERNATIONAL DAYS 2010 in South Jordan will feature “Wulan Muqi” from the Inner Mongolian Province of China and “Janosicek” from Bruno, the Czech Republic. The “Everest Nepal Cultural Group” from Nepal will also be featured at The CONCERT OF CULTURE which will be held on Tuesday August 10 beginning at 7:00 PM at Bingham High School (10400 S 2200 W). The Concert will be preceded by “Clogging Spectacular” from 6:00 to 7:00. The Concert is FREE of charge and will also feature a “Passport to Fun” Giveaway Drawing.
To read about all of the week’s events in more detail, click on the International Days link at the top of the page. ALL EVENTS ARE FREE!!!
This year’s Pre-Tour show will be a fund-raiser for Chilean Earthquake victims.
WHAT: CLOG AMERICA Pre-Tour Show
WHEN: Saturday June 26
WHERE: The Latino Community Reception Center in the KDA Business Park
1950 West 3578 South, West Valley City
TIME: 7:00 PM
COST: $10 with all proceeds going to earthquake relief
Please enter in the southeast entrance. There is a parking lot on both the south and north sides of the building.
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