FESTIVAL OF WORLD CULTURES 2008

This three-day extravaganza transforms Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County, Ireland into a massive celebration of world cultures with a plethora of artists and performers from 80 countries playing 150 events across 40 venues.

70% of the festival is completely free which allows as many people as possible to enjoy what the world has to offer. With entertainment travelling from Uzbekistan and Mali to Mexico and Iceland this really is a cultural eye-opener.

A variety of music, street theatr... read more

This three-day extravaganza transforms Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County, Ireland into a massive celebration of world cultures with a plethora of artists and performers from 80 countries playing 150 events across 40 venues.

70% of the festival is completely free which allows as many people as possible to enjoy what the world has to offer. With entertainment travelling from Uzbekistan and Mali to Mexico and Iceland this really is a cultural eye-opener.

A variety of music, street theatre, dance, workshops, talks and exhibitions are spread around the county with aural relief ranging from classical to electronic via tribal and folk. The sheer diversity of this event creates a melting pot which allows festival-goers to truly taste the spice of life.less