Folkmoot+USA

= Folkmoot USA =

http://www.folkmootusa.org

//Folkmoot USA, North Carolina's Official International Festival, is a two-week celebration of the world's cultural heritage through folk music and dance. Held each summer across the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina, Folkmoot features performances, parades and workshops by more than 350 performers from a dozen or so countries// //.// //By 1983, Border was ready to present his vision to Haywood County's community leaders. Despite language barriers and the inherent scheduling difficulties involved in getting foreign performers from their homes to Haywood County, Border believed// **//something invaluable occurs when cultures so rich in tradition come together to share their lives.//**

What we can get from it:

 * While Folkmoot is held in July (14-27), the organization can be a resource and an opportunity.
 * As a resource they have films available and flags which can be borrowed free of charge. You can also get a copy of each year’s coloring book which includes each country dancing with a picture of the dancers, a map of the country and the flag.
 * The opportunity is that if you would like to be a guide for two weeks to a group, you can apply for it.
 * She also recommends asking the Rotarians for financialsupport for Global Awareness Activities.
 * She also recommends asking the Rotarians for financialsupport for Global Awareness Activities.

Perspectives for International Thinking:

 * 1)   E-mail
 * 2)   time lag
 * 3)   holidays – religious and with time off like Thanksgiving here in the US
 * 4)   religion
 * 5)   Foods
 * 6)   dietary restrictions (They have eliminated serving pork.)
 * 7)   appearance of foods
 * 8)   Visas (tourist vs. professional)
 * 9)   New US policies are making it difficult for the performers to come.
 * 10)   Usually they get tourist visas, but some are being made to get professional visas which cost more.
 * 11)   Exchange rates