About WMDF
World Music and Dance Festival, Hakodate（WMDF）
Feel the rhythms of the Earth.
Music and dance are models for how ideas and culture can become the heritage of future generations. The World Music and Dance Festival, Hakodate (WMDF) explores the pathways of the future through a living recreation of cultural traditions in the present.
The Festival is supported by an organizing committe comprising staff from all walks of life in Hakodate city, and especially by the members of "Hinokiya", a traveling band formed in Hakodate. Production support by Hitococochi, Inc.
WMDF Main Event, August in Hakodate
Opening Kick-off Tour
WMDF also features a kick-off tour in the southern Hokkaido ("Donan") and the northern Honshu ("Tohoku") region in May and June. The live tour publicises the WMDF main event and embodies the "Long Now, Big Here" theme by bringing forward the WMDF start date and by expanding the performance area across the local region. In 2009, the first concert was held in Hakodate City Art Hall, featuring Hinokiya" (traditional and modern Japanese drumming) , "Tonfa & Taimin" (Taiwanese traditional music), "Chi Burugood & Miho" (Mongolian bato harp), and "Percussion Units" (African drummmers).
WMDF Concept Book
For 2010, we are working on a concept book that will be sent to all artists before they set out to attend the Festival. The concept book will also be available at WMDF performances.
LOGO
Design: Nandy (2008)
Concept: Represents the atmosphere of a dancing crowd.
Meaning: The letters "sai" come from the Japanese character for "Festival".
Colour: Orange (DIC160). WMDF theme colour.
Links
*WMDF "Long Now" 2009 Staff Blog http://blog.wmdf.org/
*mixi (WMDFcommunity site)
http://mixi.jp/view_community.pl?id=3295663
* Kadmus Arts (WMDF Link)
http://kadmusarts.com/festivals/3997.html
* Hakodate 150 celebrations (No English)
Related Information
* The Long Now Foundation http://www.longnow.org
* Stewart Brand "Clock Of The Long Now" Basic Books, 2000
Volunteer Staff
WMDF is always looking for volunteers to help with the running of Festival. It's fun. Why not join in?
More information...Information
- Aug 12, 2009 08:16more
- WMDF 2009 Official Guide
- Jul 25, 2009 16:11more
- Important Information for WMDF-goers
- Jul 27, 2009 06:49more
- WMDF Video
- Jul 26, 2009 10:18more
- Sponsor Pass
Staff Blog
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