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A glimpse of the Festival on July 1 through the lenses of some of the Smithsonian staff and volunteer photographers.
Representing Morocco, one of the many countries where the Peace Corp works, this recipe for Chicken Tagine was given to us by Fatima Akachmar
Curator Jim Deutsch talks about the history of the Peace Corps
Congressman Mike Honda served in the Peace Corps between the years 1965 and 1967 in El Salvador
Walk down the National Mall today, and you will see about 65 white tents, and within them, you will hear the syncopated rhythm of hammers and electric tools, as our production crew finish the stages and demonstration area
Food consumption and preparation is universal to the human experience, and foodways provide an excellent window into many cultures
In parts of sub-Saharan West Africa, the production of shea butter is a traditional trade passed down from mother to daughter
Over the past few months, Folklife Festival senior graphic designer Josue Castilleja met with curatorial teams to conceptually walk through the Festival
The Folklife Festival’s Opening Ceremony will be held on the Motor City stage in front of the Smithsonian Castle on Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 11a.m. on the National Mall.