M.I.D.F

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.