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The journey of miincipi reflects the journey of the Myaamia people, who have been working tirelessly to reclaim their language and culture.
The artisans create work that is not just handcrafted and rooted in cultural tradition but also distinctively modern in its aesthetic.
As children grow into teens, adults, and beyond, it is common to become more detached and critical of what younger generations say, do, or think.
Unlike the stone masons at the Cathedral, we build the Smithsonian Folklife Festival knowing it will be gone in a matter of days.
The collision of music styles mirrored that of bodies bumping into each other, creating a soup of sound and energy that perfectly encapsulated this year’s Festival: one that is proud to be loud.
A crucial component of being an effective changemaker is making time for joy—for the things that fill up your cup.
At the 2025 Festival, one thing is clear: young people are boldly expressing who they are.
At the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Washington, D.C., becomes the temporary home for artists and experts from across the nation.
In this daily photo series, we’ll share some of our favorite snapshots taken by the Festival’s team of staff and volunteer photographers.
Support the Folklife Festival, Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, Cultural Vitality Program, educational outreach, and more.