Summary
The Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington, D.C., featured artists and artisans who are committed to keeping their cultural traditions alive. Participants included a Guatemalan mural artist teaching indigenous traditions, Bolivian rappers using native languages, Mexican-American guitar restorers, and refugee weavers. The event focused on youth and the future of cultural heritage.
Key Facts
- Evelyn del Rosario Morán Cojoc, a Guatemalan artist, teaches art to children and encourages them to celebrate their indigenous Maya culture.
- The festival took place in Washington, D.C. and was part of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival.
- The theme of the festival was youth and the future of culture.
- A Bolivian rapper integrates his indigenous language with Spanish hip-hop.
- A Mexican-American family demonstrates traditional guitar-making techniques passed down through generations.
- Two refugee weavers focus on reviving traditional bag-making.
- Guatemalan students contributed to a Maya-themed mural at the festival, highlighting elements of their culture, like music and sacred symbols.
