The WOMADelaide is an annual festival of music, arts and dances which began in 1992. The festival aims to promote global understanding by means of showcasing the traditional music, arts and dances from different cultures. Its performers are drawn from all over the world to amuse all age groups and people from all backgrounds.
The program features performances that will be done in seven stages alongside street theater and visual artists, the famous Taste the World cooking program, Artists in Conversations sessions and an All-Star Gala finale together with around 100 food, crafts and display stalls and KidZone for children.
The festival is also considered as part of Adelaide’s annual Fringe Festival which is held during the last three days of the festival. The WOMADelaide gained overwhelming popularity that resulted to the extension of its celebration to four days. The celebration’s venue is in Botanic Park in northeast of central Adelaide. The festival runs from 6pm to 1am on Friday, from 12nn to 1am on Saturday, from 12nn to 12mn on Sunday and lastly, from 12nn to 12mn on Monday.
The WOMADelaide celebration will start from March 11 until March 14 and is titled ‘Sounds of the Planet 2011’.