Throughout the afternoon, 750 local and international artists will parade and perform throughout West Princes Street Gardens, with performances from KalentuRa Drums (the Netherlands), The Spirit of Montserrat (the Caribbean) and the Edinburgh Chinese Art & Culture Community. The Ross Bandstand (hosted by Sanjay Lago)opens with the sounds of soca, (Tropical Storm) and samba (Ilê Aiyê), and culminates with a Latin American salsa showcase by The Latina Turners.
PROGRAMME FOR THE DAY
NOON
Parade: Latin American Community Association of Edinburgh
LACAE Ecuador, LACAE Mexico, Pulse of the Place, LACAE Venezuela, LACAE Peru, Edinburgh Samba School (TESS), Kincso Samba Dance Group, Latin Inclusive, LACAE Dominican Republic, LACAE Colombia, Nepal Scotland
1PM
Ross Bandstand: Sensational soca and Caribbean rhythms from Tropical Storm
2PM
Parade: Edinburgh Chinese Art & Culture
Dragon & Lion dancers, Chinese folk/ancient dance, Ancient Hanfu show, Land Boat, Chinese folk band
3PM
Ross Bandstand: Authentic reggae vibes from Ablewell Foundation
3.30PM
Ross Bandstand: Exhilarating samba from Brazil’s Ilê Aiyê
4PM
Parade: Local, national and international community groups perform as part of The World in One City
Featuring KalentuRa Drums, St Augustine RC High School, Passion4Fusion & Gambia Association Fantanka Diaspora, Zarif At Toul-As Samer Palestinian Dabke Troupe, Spirit of Montserrat, Edinburgh Belly Dance Group, Phelan Dance School, Goodtrees Neighbourhood Centre, Conundrummers, Rock Trust, Scottish Indian Arts Forum, Dance Ihayami, ISKCON Scotland
5PM Ross Bandstand: Infectious rhythms and salsa beats from Latina Turners
DRUM ZONE
12.30PM: Conun Drummers
1PM: Edinburgh Samba School (20 mins)
1.30PM: KalentuRa (20 mins)
2PM: Pulse of the Place (20 mins)
2.30PM: Scotland Yard & Street Band (20 mins)
3.30PM: Rock Trust (20 mins)
4PM: ISKON Scotland
DANCE STAGE FROM 12.10PM
Featuring Zarif At Toul-As Samer Palestinian Dabke Troupe, Goodtrees Youth dance group, Edinburgh Belly Dance Group, Passion4Fusion/Gambian Community, Spirit of Montserrat, St Augustine RC High School, Dance Ihayami, Fantanka Diaspora, Ecuador 'Dulzura Ecuatoriana', Mextli, 'Soles de Peru', 'Quisquella La Bella', LatinoDanceProject, 'Baila Venezuela', 'Colombia El Encanto', 'Diablada Pillarea', Edinburgh University Salsa Society, Tai Chi Kung Fu Show/interaction, Ancient Hanfu Show, Dai Dance: Dai's Daughter Dai's Rain, Mongolian Dance: Ulaanbaatar Night, Uygur Dance: Kuqa Sainaimu, Ancient Dance: Spring Walk in Rainy Stream, Tibetan Reba Drum.
