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Back by popular demand, we are offering a free, family-friendly workshop for the holiday season. Join Indigenous Peruvian weavers from t he Center for Traditional Textiles of Cusco to learn the art of making traditional pom-poms and tassels, colorful additions to gift wrapping, tree ornaments, or home decoration.
Registration is required. A limited supply of materials kits with Andean wool and other materials are available for purchase.
Since 1967, the purpose of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival has been to collaborate with cultural practitioners, communities, and heritage professionals to spark curiosity, catalyze intercultural exchange, and create participatory experiences that nurture human connection.
Through research, curation, live programs, and digital storytelling, the Festival communicates an unwavering commitment to representing diverse cultures as a positive force for cultural equity, inclusivity, and the common good.
From poetry to perfume, explore past and present traditions of the region as resources for connecting communities and envisioning a sustainable future.
Meet scientists, anthropologists, and other specialists to learn about conservation in action at the Smithsonian and in our communities.
Dig into the social power of music in the District of Columbia and contribute to a map of the city’s soundtrack.