GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1993

H	1 

HOUSE BILL 383

Short Title:  NC International Folk Festival.	(Public)

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Sponsors: Representatives Beall, Ramsey; and Jenkins.

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Referred to:  Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House.

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March 3, 1993

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO ADOPT FOLKMOOT USA AS NORTH CAROLINA'S OFFICIAL INTERNATIONAL FOLK FESTIVAL.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Whereas, Folkmoot USA is an annual international festival held in Western North Carolina by North Carolina International Folk Festival, Inc., to promote the cultural exchange of traditional dance and music; and
Whereas, Folkmoot USA began in 1984 and has grown to be one of the largest folk festivals of its kind; and
Whereas, Folkmoot USA is unusual in that its participants are not professional dancers and musicians and that they come from all over the world; and
Whereas, these diverse performers wear native costumes, play unique instruments, and perform authentic folk dances; and
Whereas, Folkmoot USA is a great cultural resource that provides entertainment and education, and promotes tourism in North Carolina; and
Whereas, adopting Folkmoot USA as North Carolina's official international folk festival will enhance the exchange of international culture and increase tourism in North Carolina; Now, therefore,
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  Chapter 145 of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
"§ 145-16.  The State international folk festival.
Folkmoot USA is adopted as the official international folk festival of the State of North Carolina."
Sec. 2.  This act is effective upon ratification.