Two high ranking officials of the Republic of the Fiji Islands' Embassy in Washington, D.C. perform as the ensemble, Fiji Vesi Tagitagi.

The Veiyasana Dance Troupe entertained audiences at the Festival with traditional dances from the Fiji Islands.

Taiko drums are large traditional Japanese drums. Nen Daiko, a taiko drum ensemble based in Fairfax, Virginia, performs an interpretation of an ancient Japanese tale.

Punjabi Americans and Sikhs performing Bhangra/Giddha dance which was part of presentations by Guru Gobind Singh Foundation to create awareness about Sikhs and Sikhism.

The Washington Toho Koto Society, a non-profit organization based in Washington, DC, promotes the understanding and appreciation of Japanese koto music.

The Alice Gu-Zheng Ensemble, a nonprofit organization, performs with the gu-zheng (Chinese zither).

The religious life of the Wixárika people is tied to both the agricultural calendar and to mystical practices.

Introduction to the 2010 Smithsonian Folklife Festival and overview of Festival history.

Charles Poe and David Royle, executives for the Smithsonian Channel, allow a Festival audience inside their new production on the history and legend surrounding the enigmatic Hope Diamond.

Mongolian Americans demonstrated aspects of the traditional three-day Naadam Festival during the 2010 Smithsonian Folklife Festival. The celebration includes competitions in several manly arts.