Today’s temperatures were high, but so were our spirits.
“There is the sea, there are mountains, there is agriculture, vineyards, animals—everything you would ever want!”
What do Armenia and Catalonia have in common? Pottery traditions, mosaic art, blacksmithing, delicious food, and fierce pride in their cultures.
So what is this country where I’ve chosen to live, where all the names end in –yan?
Crema catalana is the simple, artful combination of milk, eggs, cinnamon, corn flour, sugar, and citrus.
Despite the heat, the Folklife Festival continued today with just as many feats of talent and cultural displays.
As you explore the rich cultures of Catalonia, Armenia, and others in the Festival Marketplace, it can get a little hot out on the National Mall.
The Folklife Festival continued today with better weather, music from every corner, and a few VIP visitors.
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