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COME TOUR THE WORLD AT

CARASSAUGA FESTIVAL 2006

MAY 26, 27 & 28, 2006

Carassauga Festival 2006 cultural pavilions included: Africa, Armenia, Canada, Caribbean, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt, Greece, Hawaii, India, Italy, Jamaica, Lebanon, Lithuania, Macedonia, Pakistan,Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Scotland, Turkey, Ukraine and the United States.

CARASSAUGA CELEBRATES ANOTHER RECORD YEAR!

Carassauga's hardworking volunteers and loyal sponsors were honoured at the festival's annual Awards Banquet on Thursday, June 23, 2005 at the Mississauga Grand Banquet and Convention Centre.

The 2005 Board of Directors thanked the 22 pavilion chairpersons, their volunteers and the many sponsors for their support and dedication to Mississauga’s largest city-wide festival.

This year, the festival enjoyed record passport sales and attendance. Luz del Rosario, Carassauga chairperson reported a 18% increase in overall passports sales for a total of 23,550.

Attendance also rose this year with more than 190,000 people visiting the 22 pavilions.
This year’s cultural pavilions included: Africa, Armenia, Canada, Caribbean, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt, Ghana, Greece, Hawaii, India, Italy, Jamaica, Lebanon, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Scotland, Ukraine and the United States.

Awards were presented in the following categories:

Best Program Book

1st Place: Italy

2nd Place: Lebanon

3rd Place: Ukraine

Best History & Geography Display

1st Place: Lebanon & Ukraine

2nd Place: Italy

3rd Place: Croatia & Philippines

Best Food Presentation

1st Place: Ukraine

2nd Place: Croatia, Cyprus, Egypt & Lebanon

3rd Place: Philippines

Best Cultural Ambiance & Décor

1st Place: Egypt & Ukraine

2nd Place: Croatia

3rd Place: China & Cyprus

Best Overall Quality

1st Place: Ukraine

2nd Place: Croatia

3rd Place: Lebanon

Best Entertainment

1st Place: Italy & Lebanon

2nd Place: Ukraine

3rd Place: Croatia & Hawaii

Pavilion Chairpersons of the Year

Janina Ruta of Poland and Cathie Parzei of Ukraine

Most Improved Pavilions

USA

Serbia

Hawaii

Top 3 Advance Passport Sellers

1st Place: Italy, Sold 1942 advance passports

2nd Place: Philippines, Sold 1317 advance passports

3rd Place: China, Sold 878 advance passports

Outstanding Pavilion of the Year:

1st Place: Italy

2nd Place: Philippines

3rd Place: Egypt

CLICK HERE TO SEE PICTURES OF THE 2005 CARASSAUGA FESTIVAL

The festival, established by Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion in 1985, was created to promote understanding, respect and co-operation among all Canadians of different heritage.

This year, Carassauga will be celebrating its 21st anniversary on May 26, 27 and 28, 2006 and looks forward to featuring more countries from around the world.

Thank you again for your support and be sure to visit our website regularly for updates and festival news!

WE ARE PRESENTLY UP-DATING OUR WEB-SITE

FEBRUARY 16, 2006

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CLICK HERE TO SEE PICTURES OF THE

2005 CARASSAUGA FESTIVAL
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