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Smithsonian Institution VIARC. At the annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival, you will find many exemplary practitioners of diverse, authentic, living traditions—both old and new. The goal of the Festival is to strengthen and preserve these traditions by presenting them on the National Mall. Tradition-bearers and the public can connect with and learn from one another and, in a respectful way, begin to understand cultural differences and similarities.

To view Folklife Festival schedule click here.

For general information about the Folklife Festival click here.

For a list of evening concerts click here.