Week at a Glance
This year the Muhtadi International Drumming Festival celebrates its tenth anniversary. We invite you to join us in downtown Toronto for a week of festivities from June 1 -7, 2009.
All events are free, thanks to our sponsors!
Launch of International Drumming Week
Monday June 1, 2009 – 12-2 PM
Nathan Phillips Square
The official start of International Drumming Week!
Opening speeches plus sample performances by:
- Northern Legs, Southern Fists
- Muhtadi and the World Drummers
- Amara Kante
- Raging Asian Women (RAW)
Health and Wellness Magazine Healthy Knowledge will host a mini health village.
Launch Reception
Thursday June 4, 2009
6 PM: hors doeuvres; 7 PM: show
Artscape Wychwood Barns
601 Christie St. @ Benson
Performances by:
- Muhtadi
- Steafan Hannigan
- Amara Kante
- Njacko Backo
- Gurpreet Chana
- Mexicree
Silent Auction ~ Cash Bar
Parade of Drums
Saturday June 6, 2009 – 10 AM
Ramsden Park to Queen’s Park
Performances by:
- Sudbury Blue Saints Drum Line
- Hummingbird Tqssa Group
- Afro Pan
- Muhtadi and the World Drummers
- and many more!
Come dance in the streets to the energetic beat of the drum!
10th Annual Muhtadi International Drumming Festival
June 6 & 7, 2009 – 12 – 8 PM
Queen’s Park North, Toronto
This is the main event and what you’ve been waiting for! Two full days of drumming and celebration of the rhythms of percussion.
Events include:
- Drumming groups from many cultures
- Food and craft vendors
- Kids’ area
- Drum workshops
- Health village, and
- Lots of dancing!
Come out and watch, dance and drum along with us! Better yet, be an active partner – volunteers are needed and welcomed throughout the festival.