At the end of August every year dancers and singers from all over the world gather in Billingham in the North East of England for what is widely regarded as one of the most colourful and exciting festivals in the world.
More than 500 performers from a dozen countries include representatives from Cuba, Israel, Mexico, Romania, Trinidad and Tobago, USA and Yugoslavia.
Michael Rodd introduces some of the spectacular moments from the 12th Billingham International Folklore Festival.
BBC Manchester