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Springville • Every summer for nearly four decades, folk groups from around the globe have gathered to share their cultural heritage — from clothing to music to dance — in one small Utah city.

The World Folkfest started in 1986, and will be held in Springville this year from Tuesday through Saturday. This year, 10 countries are represented at the festival, including Ukraine, Bulgaria, Montenegro and Poland.

The performance groups arrived Sunday afternoon at the Springville Art Museum in four big buses, and were greeted by host families with cheers and waves. Soon, the complex around the museum’s entrance became a sea of suitcases as participants unloaded.

Branch 17 Fiddlers will be hosting a dance on June 23 at the Fallen Alders Community Hall.

Doors will be open at 1:30 p.m. and the price of admission is $10 at the door. This will be the last dance until the branch begins again in September.

Everyone is welcome, and a light lunch will be served, along with door prizes and a 50-50 draw.