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From: SHIVANOVA_at_aol_dot_comDate: 7 July 2009 11:11:36 BDTSubject: re; Equator brings Latin and Indian flavour to Ashford Carnival
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Equator brings a Latin and Indian flavour to the Ashford CarnivalThe Equator World Music Series - a celebration of world music, dance and theatre, will be bringing a Latin and Columbian flavour to the Ashford Carnival this year with dancers from the high profile Mandinga Arts Company who have previously taken part in the Notting HIll Carnival. There will be Indian dhol drummers accompanying them that will add an international flavour to the procession. Artistic director Priti Paintal says “ We are very happy to be involved in the Carnival this year and we hope to contribute more international artists next year in partnership with the Ashford Carnival Association. The workshops that we set-up with international artists will we help more children and people being involved. The Carnival should be a joyous occasion for all communities to take part in and we would like to encourage and support more cultural diversity within this event. “Cutting-edge world music company ShivaNova will be bringing further world-class musicians, dancers and storytellers to Ashford as a part of the Equator World Music Series this Autumn including the world famous flamenco guitarist - Juan Martin, and the legendary English folk singer - Pete Coe. Equator will continue through the Autumn with acts from around the world spanning Africa, India, Spain, the Middle East, Canada and the UK.More programme information on the series to be released soon.
Ashford Carnival on Sun July 12th starts at 4pm from: Stanhope ring road and ends at 5pm . The route it takes follows: Kingsnorth Road, Beaver Road, Station Approach, Elwick Road , Bank Street, High street, exit onto Station Road, to North Park/ Civic Centre.
For further information please email queries to projects_at_shivanova_dot_co_dot_uk.-End-from the ShivaNova/Equator team, www.shivanova.com