Carnival of Cultures is Ottawa’s unique international folkloric festival that brings to life music, song and dance of countries from the four corners of the globe each June.This festival not only celebrates cultures from around the world. « Carnival of Cultures exists for the purpose of promoting the creativity and artistic development of artists whose works give new meaning to the folk arts. Through the preservation and transformation of traditional creations, these artists contribute to the longevity of the folk arts, making them contemporary and accessible to the general public” says festival organizer Tony Yazbek.