Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries: Over 25 Years Strong

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On those warm summer evenings when Festival attendees sit down to an exclusive cultural beverage that reminds them of home, or they get a taste of that place they’ve never experienced, but have always wanted to visit, they can raise their glasses to our friends at Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries.

Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries is a Crown corporation that operates throughout the province, with a focus on enriching the lives of people, communities, and businesses. Their profits go to the Province of Manitoba’s general revenue and support priority programming in areas like health care, education, social and community services.

When asked why they first became involved with Folklorama, they expressed their goal was to provide support and enhance the Festival by helping pavilion’s source unique cultural beverages from around the globe.

Not only have they been supporters for over 25 years, but they are also Folklorama fans!

“We are very proud to be a longstanding partner with Folklorama. Although this year’s events will look a bit different, we are excited to celebrate virtually and look forward to the programming Folkorama has been working hard at producing.” -Greg Paseshnik, Director, Programming and Partnerships

Over the years, Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries has supported Folklorama in a variety of ways; they are the proud sponsors of the Festival and Pavilion Entertainment; they are recognized as the title sponsor of the Casinos of Winnipeg Folklorama Kick-Off event at Assiniboine Park in July; they donated a prize to The Great Manitoba Social during our 50th edition, and have supported our volunteer network.

“We are such big fans of Folkorama! The diversity of our communities is profiled in such entertaining ways. The music, dancing, food and drinks are always fantastic.” -Greg Paseshnik, Director, Programming and Partnerships

The two organization’s visions complement each other well; working together has been mutually beneficial, and allows both groups to enrich the lives of Manitobans through the celebration of diversity, arts and culture.

“The festival has become such an important tradition in Winnipeg each summer. Thank you to everyone involved with Folklorama for always delivering terrific shows and for bringing Manitobans together with open hearts.” -Ryan Porter, Manager, Partnerships

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of Folklorama, contact Kim Morphy at [email protected].