Mosaic Festival

I officially have moved to Regina now having arrived last Friday afternoon. My roommate Kristin suggested that we head out to the Mosaic Multicultural Festival for supper that evening. What a fantastic event! For the past 43 years Regina has hosted this local festival that incorporates the various cultures making up the fabric of the city.


Each pavilion is hosted at a different Regina venue dispersed along 4 bus routes. The cost of bus transport is included in the passport that you get stamped at each pavilion before entry. For a $12.00 passport we traveled to Greece, Kyiv Ukraine, Philippines, Italy, Laos and finished off in Ireland Friday night. I didn't have to drive and so tried out the local food and drink of most countries en route. There were some excellent bevies too, Zorba's Kiss with ouzo, hot pepper infused Vodka and Harp beer although Guinness was also an option.


I spent Saturday riding around Regina and traveling the world by bike. I had the goal of hitting every country by the end of the festival at midnight and can proudly say that I biked and drank my way around the world in record time and filled my passport with all available stamps. My mom was very proud! From India to Chili, Romania, Scotland, Hungary, the Caribbean, Ethiopia, Germany, China, Poltava Ukraine, the Aboriginal Pavilion, Latin America and finally Austria the good food and dancing continued.


I can't say which were my favourites but when the dancing was happening or the show just starting at any particular pavilion I found I stayed longest. The dancing was amazing to watch, the costumes spectacular and many of the pavilions showcased kids of all ages dancing up a storm and without a doubt extremely proud of their heritage.