Dollywood Festival of Nations in Pigeon Forge begins March 28

Dollywood’s Festival of Nations presents the most captivating entertainment from around the world during this month long celebration of music, dance, food and art. The festival is scheduled for March 28th through April 27th. The Festival of Nations at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge is an international adventure right in Tennessee.

This year, Dollywood is proud to welcome Le Grand Cirque as it presents Imagine. The unimaginable becomes spellbinding reality as a cast of premier international acrobats, aerialists, jugglers, clowns and high wire artists amaze audiences with their athletic ability, lavish costumes, dynamic lighting, mesmerizing music and breathtaking feats. And that's just the beginning of Dollywood’s celebration of music, artistry, foods and crafts from around the globe during Festival of Nations.

There are several other new additions to the Festival, including the Czech Pilsen Brass Band, the Jennifer Roland Band and Keona. The Czech Pilson Brass Band showcases a talented youth ensemble from the Czech Republic and will be performing March 28 – April 13. The Jennifer Roland Band features entertaining fiddle playing from Nova Scotia, Canada. They will perform the entire festival, from March 28 – April 27, as will Keona. Keona is an instrumental trio that features the hang drum, an instrument created in Switzerland in 2000. Their creative energy produces special performances you can only see at Dollywood.

Some favorites will also be joining the Dollywood Festival of Nations again. Atahualpa, a rhythmic group representing different areas of the Andes, presents music performed with traditional Incan instruments and South American dance for unforgettable lively performances. Calpulli Danza Mexicana consists of sixteen performers that blend the most highly recognized sounds and images of the Mexican region with vibrant costumes, ceremonial dances and festive music that honor the country’s rich heritage.

Dainava is a folk music group from Southern Lituhania. Dainava's unique sound incorporates such instruments as the skuduciai, kankles and skrabalai as well as the accordion, clarinet, panpipes and horns in a musical presentation that includes authentic and stylized songs and dances still performed today among Lithuania’s many villages.

The Royal Stiltwalkers of Merchtem Belgium take entertainment to new heights with their performances atop 12 foot high stilts. Belgium’s heritage is reflected in their clog dancing, folk songs and costumes. The Zambia Vocal Group is a combination of African tribes that form a collective sound representing a message that unites us all. The group's a capella performance includes traditional hymns and original songs which feature a unique combination of traditional African rhythms, vocal percussion and complex vocal harmonies.

Dollywood’s Festival of Nations in Pigeon Forge creates a wonderful atmosphere for fun. All of the regular attractions, rides and eateries are open during the festival too, so come on down for some international fun.

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