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Sights & Sounds
For six years now, the festival has advocated for the preservation and celebration of language and takes concrete action in this quest of advocacy.
When global lockdowns began in March 2020, the cancellation of festivals and parties and the sudden halt in tourism impacted Baul performances.
Strengthening distinct Indigenous identity is the central theme of this playlist, directed toward a younger audience.
Fortalecer las distintas identidades indígenas es el tema central de esta selección, que se dirige a un público joven.
Folklife Magazine explores how culture shapes our lives. We publish stories about music, food, craft, language, celebrations, activism, and the individuals and communities who sustain these traditions.