2005 Performances

The Bowling Green International Festival boasts several stages of entertainment which include music, dance, and other forms of performance as well as performances and demonstrations throughout the park.

Special thanks to our
Site Manager Linda Rowland • Site Coordinator Dr. Larry Caillouet • Assistant Site Coordinator Dr. Chris Antonsen • Hospitality Coordinator Donna Renaud • Drums Facilitator Bob Payne World Stage MC/Stage Manager Armin HasanagicHeritage Stage MC Luis Llontop • Heritage Stage Manager David Dorris • Diversity Stage MC Joe MarshallDiversity Stage Manager David DorrisGlobal Performance Area MC/Stage Management Prolific Productions

2005 Performer's Links

African Culture University Drums and DanceArmin HasanagicBeth Sar Shalom Musicians & DancersBowling Green International Center Talent ShowBowling Green Vietnamese-American CommunityBosnian Club Traditional Musicians & Kolo DancersChiseled FeaturesDance Arts Kids Performance TroupeDance With UsDavid OwensDjembefoleFire & StringsNashville Chinese Culture ClubHigh Cross SocietyKala NivedanamKalorThe Lotus DancersMandoricoMarc MichaelJoe MarshallMirzet MustaficOpen Multicultural Drum CirclePacific Expressions • Regional Resource Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Signing Program • Andee RudloffScott-Ellis School of Irish DanceShadowdancerShaolin Kung Fu CenterSmall World SingersSociety for Creative Anachronism FightersSouthern Kentucky Japanese Association • St. Matthew's School of Dance • Tango NashvilleTom Pardue's East/West Kung FuWah Lum Kung Fu • Troupe Jaha • Willie Rascoe Woodworking Workshops

Heritage Stage - MC: Luis Llontop • Stage Manager: David Dorris
Located on Park Row near College St.


  • 9:00-9:55 Parade
  • 9:55-10.25 Opening ceremony & awards.
    • (9:55-10:00 Opening remarks and thanks to sponsors by BG International Festival, Inc. President Linda Rowland; 10:00-10:05 Presentation to the Bowling Green Vietnamese-American Community by The City of Bowling Green; 10:05-10:15 Remarks by Hung Trinh Chairman of the Bowling Green Vietnamese-American Community; 10:15-10:30 Amy Milliken presentation of awards for the Bowling Green International Festival Poster Contest)
  • 10:30-10:55 Bowling Green Vietnamese-American Community Dancers, Drums, Fashion Show & Dragon Dance
  • 11:00-11:25 Tango Nashville
  • 11:30-12:15 Djembefole & Troupe Jaha
  • 12:15-12:30 Nashville Chinese Culture Club
  • 12:35-1:05 Kala Nivedanam
  • 1:25-2:25 Mandorico
  • 2:35-3:05 Beth Sar Shalom Musicians and Dancers
  • 3:25-3:55 St. Matthews School of Dance
  • 4:00-5:20 Kalor
  • 5:35-7:00 Mandorico

Diversity Stage - MC: Joe Marshall • Stage Manager: David Dorris
Located on Main Street near College St.
  • 11:00-11:30 Dance with Us - Germany
  • 11:35-12:35 Marc Michaels
  • 12:40-1:10 Tango Nashville
  • 1:20-1:50 Beth Sar Shalom Musicians and Dancers
  • 2:05-3:00 Bosnian Club Traditional Musicians
  • 3:05-3:35 Bosnian Club Kolo Dancers
  • 3:40-4:10 Pacific Expressions
  • 4:15-5:15 Armin Hasanagic
  • 5:20-5:50 Bowling Green Vietnamese-American Community Dancers, Drums, Fashion Show & Dragon Dance
  • 5:55-6:25 Dance with Us

  • Global Performance Area -MC: & Stage Management Prolific Productions
    Located in Parking Lot on State and Park Row

    • 11:00-11:30 The Lotus Dancers
    • 11:35-12:05 Scott Ellis Irish School of Dance
    • 12:10-12:25 WKU Indian Student Association Dancers
    • 12:30-1:00 African Culture University Drum and Dance
    • 1:05-1:45 Fire and Strings
    • 1:50-2:20 Dance Arts Kids Performance Troupe
    • 2:25-2:55 Kala Nivedanam
    • 3:00-3:35 Open Multicultural Drum Circle with Facilitator Bob Payne
    • 3:40-4:10 Southern Kentucky Japanese Association
    • 4:15-4:30 Nashville Chinese Culture Club
    • 4:55-5:25 Djembefole & Troupe Jaha
    • 5:30-5:55 Beth Sar Shalom Musicians and Dancers
    • 5:55-6:25 Pacific Expressions
    • 6:30-7:00 Fire and Strings

    World Stage-MC/Stage Manager: Armin Hasanagic
    Located on State Street at the end of the Park


    • 11:00-11:30 Shadowdancer
    • 11:35-12:05 Bosnian Club
    • 12:10-12:40 Small World Singers
    • 12:45-1:15 Dance With Us - Nigeria
    • 1:20-1:50 Scott Ellis Irish School of Dance
    • 1:55-2:25 Regional Resource Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
    • 2:30-2:45 Nashville Chinese Culture Club
    • 2:50-3:20 Dance With Us - Ireland
    • 3:25-5:00 BG International Center Talent Show (includes: Traditional Burmese dancing, Gracey's Memories- Gracey Lira; Phuong Doan and interpretive dancers; West African Dancers (Liberia) - Eleanor Bargblor, Isala Sheriff, Mariama Kamara, Sal Karuma; West African Singing, Kady Jallo, Fatumata Bah, S. Karuma;  Kyle Upton, Break Dancing - Toby Lang; Cumbia Colomiana - Mariapaula Maestre and Paula Nausa; Hispanic Dance - Warren Central C. Parrish Spanish Class, Bosnian music - Sibela Nailovic, Chinese dancing)
    • 5:05-5:20 Nadia Deleon Latin dances and Salsa lesson
    • 5:25-5:40 WKU International Students
    • 5:45-6:30 African Culture University Dance and Drums
    • 6:35-7:00 Beth Sar Shalom Musicians and Dancers

    In the Park - Ongoing performances & workshops at booth areas throughout the day


    2005 Free Demonstrations

    The following artists will be available throughout the day at their booths.

      Pinata Bursts: Each hour gather round for a crack at one of our festival pinatas, beautifully detailed by Chiseled Features sculpture Ronnie Jaggers.

      Woodworking Workshops with Willie Rascoe: Meet the artists and learn some of his techniques for turning driftwood into art.

      Mirzet Mustafic Mural Art: Visit the Bosnian Clubs display area and add your strokes to Mirzets painting of Bosnian landmarks.

    BG International Center Chess Tournament


    Chess

    Anyone is welcome to join the 5th annual chess tournament sponsored by the BG International Center.

    2004 Chess

    2005 Free Activities

    BG International Center Annual Friendship Chess Tournament: The 5th Annual Chess tournament.

    Pinata Bursts: Each hour gather round for a crack at one of our festival pinatas, beautifully detailed by Chiseled Features sculpture Ronnie Jaggers.

    Woodworking Workshops with Willie Rascoe: Meet the artists and learn some of his techniques for turning driftwood into art.

    Mirzet Mustafic Mural Art: Visit the Bosnian Clubs display area and add your strokes to Mirzets painting of Bosnian landmarks.

    Festival Children's Activities area: Free art & craft activities from around the world.

    • Rainsticks
    • Drums
    • Skakers
    • Dance sticks with streamers
    • Carp Kites
    • Disc Fish
    • Marioski Dolls
    • Dance Rings
    • Indonesian Masks
    • Hagoita Paddles
    • Dance Tunics
    • Coloring pages
    • Butterflies
    • Create A Festival Book
    • May Pole

    Passport Books area: Pick up your passport book & have it stamped from country displays around the park. You can also have your picture added when you've completed your trip around the world.

    Character Photo: Ever wonder what you would look like as a Cambodian dancer? Step into our character cutouts and find out!

    Greenwood Skate Carnival Games: A variety of carnival games for children with a winner everytime! All proceeds are donated to the festival.

    • Duck pond
    • Balloon break
    • Ring toss
    • Cobra Rack
    • and more!

    Capitol Arts Center Calavera Mask Making: The Capitol Arts Center presents Mexico at its booth and invites kids to create Calavera Masks. The masks are traditionally made for the Day of the Dead in early November. The masks are skeleton like figures depicting deceased family members for this holiday that celebrates those who have past away.

    Check back as our activities are planned

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