Belonging to a human tower building team is more than a hobby—it’s a way of life.

Until you hear the beat of the drums and feel the heat of the fire in person, it is difficult to understand the power of the Patum de Berga.

The Festa Major de Gràcia in Barcelona begins on August 15 and continues for a full week of cultural events, street decorations, and late-night partying.

The New Year marks the end of the holiday season in the United States, but in Armenia they are just getting started.

The annual festivities incorporate aspects of Catalan traditional culture and attract 10,000 visitors from around the region.

We wanted to capture the sheer wonder we felt during our two weeks at the circus. More than visual awe, we had witnessed the humanity of those who live its traditions.

The Reunion Weekend marked our 50th anniversary, and invited past staff members, participants, volunteers, and visitors to share their memories going back to the first Festival in 1967.

On September 17, 1989, in the midst of ongoing research for a Folklife Festival program about the U.S. Virgin Islands, Hurricane Hugo struck.

On the morning of June 30, 2017, the United States gained a new crop of citizens with the first of two Citizenship Ceremonies at the Folklife Festival.

On the Folklife Festival’s 50th anniversary, one thing I’ve learned is that milestones are tricky business. They simultaneously fill you with a soaring sense of pride and the overwhelming reality of how much more there is to do.