Welcome : The Diaspora Global Initiative
Responsive Header
Register
The Diaspora
Global Initiative

  • Where We Work
  • Cameroon
  • The Diaspora World Cup operates in some of the major cities and metro areas in United States and Canada. Our network of register players includes 20 cities, 200 countries, 400 teams, and 10,000 players. Join our movement to solve the world's most pressing challenges: Illiteracy
  • Who We are text will be here Who We are text will be here Who We are text will be here Who We are text will be here Who We are text will be here Who We are text will be here Who We are text will be here Who We are text will be here Who We are text will be here
  • What We Do text will be here What We Do text will be here What We Do text will be here What We Do text will be here What We Do text will be here What We Do text will be here What We Do text will be here What We Do text will be here What We Do text will be here What We Do text will be here What We Do text will be here What We Do text will be here
  • Get Involved text will be here Get Involved text will be here Get Involved text will be here Get Involved text will be here Get Involved text will be here Get Involved text will be here Get Involved text will be here Get Involved text will be here Get Involved text will be here Get Involved text will be here
  • Education is a basic Human Right and the Diaspora World Cup global school program focuses its energy in some the poorest countries around the world. We build schools in some of the poorest countries around the worldthat historically had no adequate school structure. Any member of the World Diaspora has the power to end illiteracy around the world through the power of soccer.
  • High-profile sport figures, global leaders, business leaders, political figure, journalists, activists, philanthropists, actors, and entrepreneurs united by their commitment to the Diaspora World Cup mission to eradicate illiteracy around the world through the power of soccer. They serve as role models and spread the Diaspora World Cup vision and commitment of a world mobilized through soccer.
  •  
  •  
The Diaspora World Cup dancers are back.

The Diaspora World Cup dancers are back.

The Diaspora of United States
Mon 07 May 2012 00:00 GMT

The Diaspora World Cup dancers are back.

The Dancers Return to the Diaspora World Cup
The Diaspora World Cup dancers perform during the opening ceremony of the 2012 Diaspora World Cup.

 

500 Dancers of the South American Cultural Dance performed during the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Diaspora World Cup at the Germantown SoccerPlex Stadium. Hundreds of impressed fans turned the canals of the soccerplex stadium into a sea of multicolor on Saturday April 28, honking vuvuzelas and throwing confetti at the dancers. Many dances and songs contain elements from both the native and the European cultures. Caporales, Tinkus, Morenada, and Ruphay seem to be the most popular Bolivian dance of present times. In a few decades it developed into an enormous popular dance, not only in the Highlands, where it comes from, but also in the Lowlands and in the Bolivian communities outside the country. Today, the Diaspora World Cup benefited from their expertise. The Diaspora World Cup

More Than Football on the Field

The Diaspora World Cup is built around football, but its wider mission also emphasizes community connections and education. The tournament provides a meeting point for people from different backgrounds to share their interests and celebrate their identities.

 

Dance and music can add another dimension to such gatherings. Performances give audiences an opportunity to enjoy cultural expression beyond the matches and help create a festive environment for players, families and supporters.

Celebrating Culture and Community

Cultural activities can help people share traditions and discover the diversity of the communities around them. At an international sporting event, performances can create opportunities for participants to connect beyond their teams and national affiliations.

 

The Diaspora World Cup's broader mission is to use soccer to bring communities together and support educational initiatives. Cultural entertainment fits naturally into that community-centered setting by creating another shared experience for attendees.
Fabio Cannavaro pictured outside the Paradiso training centre in Naples

The Dancers Return to the Diaspora World Cup

The headline signals the return of a familiar element of the Diaspora World Cup experience. Alongside the competition on the pitch, cultural entertainment can help make the event a gathering place for communities, supporters and families.

 

The combination of football and cultural expression reflects the many ways people participate in the tournament. Players represent their teams, supporters encourage their communities, and performers contribute to the wider celebratory atmosphere.

The Celebration Continues

Most viewed

All bets are off
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur.
Continue
Continue
Continue