{"id":1322,"date":"2025-12-30T20:49:53","date_gmt":"2025-12-30T20:49:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clevelandoneworldday.org\/2026\/?page_id=1322"},"modified":"2026-08-06T20:17:06","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T20:17:06","slug":"performances","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/clevelandoneworldday.org\/2026\/performances\/","title":{"rendered":"Performances"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Naturalization Ceremony<\/strong> will be at the Centennial Peace Plaza at 11am. Click here for Program<\/p>

Parade of Flags<\/strong> route: From Ethiopian Garden to Lithuanian Garden (See below)<\/p>

Welcoming Ceremony<\/strong> starts at 1:15pm<\/p>

PERFORMERS PARKING<\/strong>: Best parking location is VA Parking Lot and take the shuttle buses to the different stops (the orange triangular spots), and either walk down or request a golf cart help with Sheila.<\/p>

Click here for Opening Ceremony Schedule<\/a><\/p>

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2:00pm<\/strong><\/h3>

Korean \/ JK Kang Taekwondo & KA Poongmulnori<\/strong><\/h3>

JK Kang Taekwondo will present a cultural demonstration highlighting Taekwondo as Korea\u2019s national sport and an official Olympic event. Through traditional forms, basic techniques, board breaking, and team performances, our students hope to share the discipline, respect, and perseverance that are central to Taekwondo.\u00a0We are honored to take part in One World Day and to represent a small part of Korean culture alongside the many communities that make Northeast Ohio so diverse. Our goal is to offer an educational and enjoyable performance that reflects both the athletic and cultural traditions of Taekwondo.<\/p>

In the Columbus, Ohio area, you can experience Pungmulnori\u2014the traditional Korean folk music featuring drumming, dance, and theatrical pageantry\u2014primarily through the Ohio Korean American Pungmool Nori Drumming Group. This dedicated community organization is based in Columbus and welcomes both Korean and American members.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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2:50pm<\/h3>

Polynesian \/ Pacific Paradise Entertainment<\/h3>

Pacific Paradise Entertainment is a professional Polynesian dance and entertainment group based in Cleveland, Ohio. Led by Artistic Director Audrey Gdoy, the ensemble specializes in bringing authentic Hawaiian Hula, Tahitian, and Polynesian cultural traditions to Northeast Ohio. They operate both as a mobile event performance troop and a cultural dance school.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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3:30pm<\/h3>

Israeli \/ Ketzev Cleveland Israel Dance<\/h3>

Ketzev Cleveland Dance Organization is a community non-profit that offers opportunities to explore Jewish and Israeli culture, heritage, and traditions through dance. Ketzev invites dancers of all ability levels and offers programming for\u00a0all ages. The Ketzev Young Adult Performing Troupe is extremely excited to be performing at One World Day for the 100th Anniversary<\/span>!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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4:30pm<\/h3>

Filipino \/ Mahal Kita<\/h3>

Mahal Kita is a Filipino dance group recently formed by Juliette Antony and Audrey Godoy. The goal is to share the vibrant dances of the Philippine Islands throughout Cleveland and its surrounding communities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Garden Performances<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Gardens also have all day activities going on besides performances.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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SOUTH END of the Gardens<\/strong><\/p>

Chinese Garden #35<\/strong><\/p>

  • 10:00 – Cleveland Glory Waist Drum<\/li><\/ul>

    French Garden #44<\/strong><\/p>

    • 2:00 – Movement in Motion (India)<\/li>
    • 3:00 – Cleveland School of Performing Arts<\/li><\/ul>

      Ethiopian Garden #34<\/strong><\/p>

      • All Day – Occasional music & dance<\/li><\/ul>

        Filipino Garden #46<\/strong><\/p>

        • All Day – Dancing, Mahjong, Words Craft Music & Singing<\/li><\/ul>

          Kazakh Garden #53<\/strong><\/p>

          • 2:00 – Adult Character Class of \u201cCleveland Ballet Theatre\u201d. Folk Dances.
            Choreographer Aigerim Alibek. A vibrant showcase of traditional dances from
            around the world, including Kazakh, Uzbek, Romani, Bashkir, Spanish, and Romanian dances.<\/li>
          • 2:30 – Eric Hoja. Singer. Live Vocal Performance. A selection of popular Kazakh and Eastern pop songs.<\/li>
          • 2:45 – Dariya Mayorova. Pittsburgh. Live Violin Performance. A captivating musical journey featuring European classical masterpieces, American popular and epic music, and legendary rock hits.<\/li>
          • 3:30 – Dombra. Kazakh Traditional Musical Instrument. An inspiring program of beloved Kazakh classical and contemporary compositions performed on the
            traditional dombra.<\/li>
          • 3:45 – Folk Dance Ensemble. \u201cPaprika\u201d. Choreographer Alena Reshetnikova.
            A dynamic repertoire of traditional and contemporary Russian folk dances<\/li><\/ul>

            Uzbekistan Garden #42<\/strong><\/p>

            • All Day – Musit and Dance Demonstrations<\/li><\/ul>

              Colombian Garden #41<\/strong><\/p>