Grupo Cultural Ritmo Dominicano

Ritmo Dominicano shares merengue and bachata through music, dance and audience interaction, bringing the traditions and community spirit of the Dominican Republic.

Kosovo/Albania

Put on the traditional Albanian plis, pose for an instant photo and learn a short Albanian phrase while adding your moment to a colourful community memory.

Ghana

Dress in traditional Ghanaian attire and take your place beside Ghanaian chiefs for a memorable photo celebrating tradition, hospitality and cultural pride.

Mexico

Taste three Mexican salsas, discover their different flavours and take home your own salsa taster as a special gift from this colourful tasting experience.

South Africa

Take on South Africa’s quirky Bokdrol Spoeg challenge! See how far you can launch the festival-friendly version and discover a famously unusual tradition.

Japan

Try your hand at kendama, Japan’s traditional cup-and-ball game, or fold your own origami artwork. Learn a new skill and collect your passport stamp.

Dance Group Sakartvelo

Gandagana’s grace meets Khevsuruli’s drama in two Georgian dances of joy, courage and mountain spirit, accompanied by Ensemble Sakartvelo.

South Korea

Discover Hangeul, learn how to write your own name in the Korean alphabet and take home your personal Korean signature from this hands-on activity.

Kohlrabi Kimchi Presentation

Taeyeon Kim demonstrates kohlrabi kimchi, showing how Korean fermentation can use local, seasonal vegetables while sharing the basic principles of kimchi-making.

Mariana Preda

Mariana Preda brings the Romanian panflute, or nai, into focus through folk-inspired music that reveals the instrument’s range, warmth and expressive character.

Maâlem Rida Stitou

Maâlem Rida Stitou draws on northern Morocco’s Gnawa tradition, bringing voice, guembri and percussion together in music that invites movement and reflection.

Tunisia

Try traditional metal chiselling or taste award-winning Tunisian olive oil while discovering the craftsmanship and food heritage behind these traditions.

Dominican Republic

Join a bachata and merengue workshop, learn some basic steps and discover the stories behind two dances at the heart of Dominican music and culture.

Xochiquetzal

Xochiquetzal presents three dances from coastal Sinaloa: a playful macaw, a mischievous coyote and a lively bull mambo with fast footwork and swirling skirts.

Mriya Dance Group

MRIYA, Ukrainian for ‘dream’, shares authentic folk dance rooted in village life and passed between generations, with every step carrying a story of Ukrainian culture.

Philippines

Taste Filipino street food, enjoy sweet treats and design a colourful flag to help create a vibrant festival Banderita!

Korali

KORALI performs Ukrainian folk songs a cappella in contemporary arrangements, with each singer’s traditional clothing representing a different region of Ukraine.

Pakistan

Dress in traditional Pakistani attire, explore Urdu calligraphy and capture a memorable photo inspired by the country’s culture, heritage and landmarks.

The Miso Zone

The Miso Zone performs lively K-pop cover choreography, with provisional plans for REDRED by CORTIS and RUDE! by Hearts2Hearts.

Ukraine

Create your own bookmark with the traditional Ukrainian vybiika printing technique and take home a handmade piece of Ukrainian craft culture.

Ensemble Sakartvelo

Led by Keti Tsiklauri, Ensemble Sakartvelo performs Georgian songs in distinctive harmonies, accompanied by traditional instruments such as panduri and chonguri.

Circle Percussion

Circle Percussion brings decades of taiko experience to the stage, combining Japanese drumming tradition with precise ensemble playing, energy and connection.

Aymar Torres

Aruban singer, guitarist and composer Aymar Torres, whose roots also reach Colombia, performs Brazilian bossa nova and related repertoire across generations.

Ansambli Dardanet

Around twenty dancers, including a new young generation, perform rhythmic Kosovo-Albanian dances that show how culture is passed on through movement and music.

Embassy Sessions ft Yellofox

Yellofox meets musicians from different traditions in The Embassy Sessions: a one-off live collaboration where folk songs open up to new sounds.