Smithsonian photographers discuss their experiences photographing the Folklife Festival. See additional photos at the Smithsonian Photography Initiatives site.
This Year's Programs
Highlights of Bhutan's 2008 Festival Program and its preparation.
The culture of NASA
Talking Texas on the Texas Talk Stage
Building a Bhutanese temple on the National Mall.
Visitor's Toolkit
What the Festival teaches us.
How you as a visitor help create the Festival experience.
Through her experience as a folklorist, Marjorie Hunt has learned to ask the "meaningful" question that always gets good answers.
Eating to love: Diana Parker on the cultural importance of food.