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Despite the bad weather, the Ralph Rinzler Memorial Concert was held indoors on June 30.
It’s interesting to see certain themes emerge in visitor photos and to observe which subjects hold the greatest appeal for photographers.
Today’s highlights include the live broadcast of NPR’s Talk of the Nation fand the collaborative performance by West Virginia University Steel Band and University of Texas-Pan Am Mariachi Aztlán.
Great to be back out on the National Mall with all of the participants. A wonderful kick-off to Week 2 of the Festival!
Thanks to our tireless staff and volunteers, the Festival was up and running again today, which resulted in more wonderful images on Flickr.
The Festival re-opened a day after a big storm swept through the D.C. area.
The 2012 Folklife Festival closed June 30 due to storm damage. The Smithsonian and Festival teams worked tirelessly, even as the mercury rose above 100, to ensure that the grounds would be ready
Here are a few of the great photos taken by visitors to Day 3 of the 2012 Smithsonian Folklife Festival.