The Smithsonian Folklife Festival

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Washington, DC 20032
+1 (202) 633-6440
http://www.folklife.si.edu

The Smithsonian Folklife Festival is an annual event held in Washington, DC, showcasing diverse cultural traditions from around the world.

Through music, dance, crafts, and storytelling, the festival aims to promote understanding and appreciation of different cultures and heritage.

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Pam D.
6/29/2024

The Smithsonian Folklife Festival in D.C. is a popular annual summer event, but this was my first time attending. The six day festival highlighted indigenous cultures and honored the 20th...

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David H.
7/3/2015

This marks my one year anniversary for moving to Washington DC. And one of the first things I did was attend the Folklife Festival. Last year it was a bit larger as it was highlighting China and...

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Jed R.
7/6/2018

The Smithsonian Folklife Festive occurred over two periods according to the signs hanging up. I was able to go on July 4th when the festival showcased the Catalonian and Armenian cultures. There...

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Deborah H.
7/5/2018

Want to travel across the globe without leaving the National Mall? Want to talk to locals about their culture, to see their artisans make all sorts of wares (woodwork, needlepoint, bread), to...

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Jessica B.
7/19/2016

This was my first time attending the Smithsonian Folklife Festival--this year's theme was the Basque Country and Sounds of California. I attended the festival for 3 days and overall, I had a good...

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