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  • Day Five: Top Ten Festival Photos

    See highlights from the Folklife Festival captured by our photography team. Join us on the National Mall to see the action for yourself, and add your own photos to our Festival Flickr group!

    Visiting China and Kenya on America's Front Lawn.
    Visiting China and Kenya on America's Front Lawn.
    Photo by Francisco Guerra, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution
    Gargar on the Ngoma Stage.
    Gargar on the Ngoma Stage.
    Photo by Bea Ugolini, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution
    Flower Drum Lantern dance at Moonrise Pavilion.
    Flower Drum Lantern dance at Moonrise Pavilion.
    Photo by Bea Ugolini, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution
    Youth from the U.S. Wushu Academy perform in China's Family Style tent.
    Youth from the U.S. Wushu Academy perform in China's Family Style tent.
    Photo by Hillary Cleary, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution
    The Ramogi Dancers from Homa Bay County kick off the Ngoma Stage.
    The Ramogi Dancers from Homa Bay County kick off the Ngoma Stage.
    Photo by Josh Weilepp, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution
    Wang Wenda demonstrates Chinese woodblock carving.
    Wang Wenda demonstrates Chinese woodblock carving.
    Photo by Hillary Cleary, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution
    Pastoral Kenyan life on the National Mall.
    Pastoral Kenyan life on the National Mall.
    Photo by Josh Weilepp, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution
    Luo pottery demonstration in Kenya's Clay Works tent.
    Luo pottery demonstration in Kenya's Clay Works tent.
    Photo by Benita Mayo, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution
    Chai Yunlong leads a tai chi session in People's Park.
    Chai Yunlong leads a tai chi session in People's Park.
    Photo by Heather Caverhill, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution
    Dancers from Kakamega County take over The Watering Hole.
    Dancers from Kakamega County take over The Watering Hole.
    Photo by Josh Weilepp, Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, Smithsonian Institution

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