Overview Videos

The 2012 Smithsonian Folklife Festival opened with poignant words and diverse musical performances. Watch how the three Festival programs were introducedRead More

This Festival introduction is presented in American Sign Language (ASL) and captions. It explains the various means through which theRead More

Smithsonian staff photographers Hugh Talman, Richard Strauss, Jeff Tinsley and Harold Dorwin reflect on their experience documenting the Smithsonian FolklifeRead More

The Smithsonian Folklife Festival is often described as the “world’s largest cultural conversation,” and as a “museum without walls.” FirstRead More