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Cultural Sustainability
On February 6, 2023, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake fractured the lives of over 13.5 million people across ten eastern provinces in my home country.
Zubair Torwali shares his journey in language revitalization, the creation of the Simam Festival, and the revival of Torwali musical traditions.
Igor Xoyon shares the journey and successes of Nimaläj Kaqchikel Amaq’, a Kaqchikel language immersion school located in Chimaltenango, Guatemala.
يقام مهرجان المولد النبوي السنوي سنويا في القيروان للاحتفاء بيوم مولد النبي محمد عليه الصلاة والسلام حيث تعج الجوامع بالمسلمين للاستماع إلى الذكر والمدائح النبوية وترتيل القرآن الكريم.
Mouled is the celebration of the birth of Mohammed, Islam’s prophet. Worldwide, Muslims gather to hear poems and stories about the prophet’s life, recite the Qur’an, and enjoy festive music and foods.
For six years now, the festival has advocated for the preservation and celebration of language and takes concrete action in this quest of advocacy.
An interview with Armenian lacemaker Armine Poghosyan
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.