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Saturday, February 23rd
10AM - 6PM
Sunday, February 24th
10AM - 5PM
 

 

Watch vibrant performances from the world's most talented singers and dancers!

 

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23
10:00am SHOW FLOOR OPENS
11:30am Tari Saman (Thousand Hands Dance)
Experience the wonders of Indonesia through the Tari Saman "Thousand hands" dance from Aceh, which is performed as an opening dance to celebrate important occasions. The dance starts with slow movements and increases its tempo gradually to great speed and finally come to a sudden stop.
12:00 - 1:00pm "Celebrate Carnival in Aruba" Presented by Aruba Tourism Authority
From flamboyantly-dressed dancers to the vibrant beat of live Aruban music, experience a taste of Carnival, one of the biggest parties of the year.
1:00pm WILD SURVIVORS
Exotic animals from around the globe take center stage as SeaWorld, Busch Gardens and Discovery Cove present "Wild Survivors." Animal educators introduce a variety of furry, feathered and fanged creatures, and share important and entertaining conservation information. SeaWorld and Busch Gardens have dedicated more than 40 years to ensuring that we all can enjoy one wild world for many years to come.
1:45pm

Jamaica's JAMX Reggae Band Performs LIVE
Courtesy of Jamaica Tourist Board, JAMX brings its reggae rhythms to Boston to show that Once You Go, You Know!

2:30pm

Jamaican Limbo Demonstration & Contest
Limber up those muscles for a public limbo demonstration and contest, with music provided by JAMX Reggae Band. The winner will take home a 3-night all-inclusive package for 2 people to Point Village Resort in Negril, Jamaica; this is a land-only package and international airfare is the responsibility of the winner. All ages can participate, but must be 18 to compete for the package.

3:00pm Traditional/Folk Dance Group of Sociedade Cultural Açoriana
The chamarrita is the folk dance of the Portuguese and is similar to the traditional European folk dances. The “viola” is the dominant instrument which is a guitar-like lute. Azorean folksongs are descriptive and colorful in keeping with the tradition of the medieval troubadour. They are about the joy and the rigors of life. Verses for these songs are mostly improvised at the moment of playing.
3:30pm "Puerto Rico Now…Salsa Time!" Presented by the Puerto Rico Tourism Board
The infectious rhythms of this beautiful island come to life on stage with a presentation of the most exciting of the dances from the tropic: the Salsa. Watch dancers exhibit grace and style as they heat up the stage with amazing moves. Then join them for a mini lesson.
4:00 - 5:00pm "Celebrate Carnival in Aruba" Presented by Aruba Tourism Authority
From flamboyantly-dressed dancers to the vibrant beat of live Aruban music, experience a taste of Carnival, one of the biggest parties of the year.
6:00pm SHOW FLOOR CLOSES
   
   
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24
10:00am SHOW FLOOR OPENS
11:30am Tari Saman (Thousand Hands Dance)
Experience the wonders of Indonesia through the Tari Saman "Thousand hands" dance from Aceh, which is performed as an opening dance to celebrate important occasions. The dance starts with slow movements and increases its tempo gradually to great speed and finally come to a sudden stop.
12:00 - 1:00pm "Celebrate Carnival in Aruba" Presented by Aruba Tourism Authority
From flamboyantly-dressed dancers to the vibrant beat of live Aruban music, experience a taste of Carnival, one of the biggest parties of the year.
1:00pm WILD SURVIVORS
Exotic animals from around the globe take center stage as SeaWorld, Busch Gardens and Discovery Cove present "Wild Survivors." Animal educators introduce a variety of furry, feathered and fanged creatures, and share important and entertaining conservation information. SeaWorld and Busch Gardens have dedicated more than 40 years to ensuring that we all can enjoy one wild world for many years to come.
1:45pm

Jamaica's JAMX Reggae Band Performs LIVE
Courtesy of Jamaica Tourist Board, JAMX brings its reggae rhythms to Boston to show that Once You Go, You Know!

2:30pm

Jamaican Limbo Demonstration & Contest
Limber up those muscles for a public limbo demonstration and contest, with music provided by JAMX Reggae Band. The winner will take home a 3-night all-inclusive package for 2 people to Point Village Resort in Negril, Jamaica; this is a land-only package and international airfare is the responsibility of the winner. All ages can participate, but must be 18 to compete for the package.

3:00pm Traditional/Folk Dance Group of Sociedade Cultural Açoriana
The chamarrita is the folk dance of the Portuguese and is similar to the traditional European folk dances. The “viola” is the dominant instrument which is a guitar-like lute. Azorean folksongs are descriptive and colorful in keeping with the tradition of the medieval troubadour. They are about the joy and the rigors of life. Verses for these songs are mostly improvised at the moment of playing.
3:30pm "Puerto Rico Now…Salsa Time!" Presented by the Puerto Rico Tourism Board
The infectious rhythms of this beautiful island come to life on stage with a presentation of the most exciting of the dances from the tropic: the Salsa. Watch dancers exhibit grace and style as they heat up the stage with amazing moves. Then join them for a mini lesson.
5:00pm SHOW FLOOR CLOSES