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Sunday 27 December 2009 10:30 Tenzin Choegyal - Heart Song Folklines Tenzin is a singer of nomadic and folk style Tibetan songs. He accompanies himself with the dra-nyen (lute) and the bamboo transverse flute, the lingbu. Tenzin also draws on his traditional Tibetan roots to create original and authentic music compositions which express devotion to these roots. Folklorica del 15:30 Preeti Kaur - Indian Harvest Mela Folklines Preeti has been performing Bollywood dancing at festivals for almost 10 years. She has performed with a team in India as well as solo in Australia. Folklorica del 16:15 Kengugro Australian - Hungarian dance Ensemble - Wedding Dance Rituals Folklines This energetic group are unstoppable. Live dance and music from Hungary, Transylvania and Southern Slovakia, on stage, off stage, in the garage or the kitchen. When this mob get together the dancing never stops. Folklorica del 16:50 Bharathi Dance Group - Wedding Dance Rituals Folklines Bharatrhi Dance Group perform folk and tribal dances from South India, as well as a selection of Bollywood choreographies. Folklorica del 17:00 Meryl Dorey - Woodforum Optimal Health Strategies Ideas and Issues Meryl Dorey has committed her career to researching the science of vaccination and how it can benefit or harm us. She is Australia's leading expert in vaccination and offers her unbiased and well researched knowledge in this years folk medicine program. Blue Lotus del

Monday 28 December 2009 15:30 South East North West Morris - Cool Clogs Hot Taps Folklines South East North West Morris bring you traditional dances from Lancashire and Cheshire in England. Come and experience the energy and vitality that is unique to North West Morris traditions. Folklorica del 16:45 Florina Aristotelis Dance Group - Ritual Cycles and Dance Magic Folklines The Florina Aristotelis Dance Group is a team of vibrant and passionate young Greek-Australians that dance to the tunes and melodies of Northern Greece. Residing in Melbourne, each dancer brings a unique level of style and charisma that entices the audience and spurs on the group to allow for an energetic, traditional performance. Folklorica del 17:20 The Milne Bay Social Group - Ritual Cycles and Dance Magic Folklines Traditional ritual songs and dances performed by women and their families from Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea in support of the Alotau General Hospital, PNG. Folklorica del 20:00 Michael Askill - Tibetan Book of the Dead Folklines Michael is a percussionist, composer and performer of international standing. He founded, performed with and composed for one of Australia's premier percussive ensembles, Synergy. He has been principal percussionist with Sydney Symphony Orchestra and worked collaboratively with many artists including a long association with leading choreographer Graham Murphy and Sydney Dance Company. Folklorica del

Tuesday 29 December 2009 No events scheduled for this day.

Wednesday 30 December 2009 No events scheduled for this day.

Thursday 31 December 2009 No events scheduled for this day.

Friday 1 January 2010 No events scheduled for this day.