At the annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival, you will find many exemplary practitioners of diverse, authentic, living traditions—both old and new. The goal of the Festival is to strengthen and preserve these traditions by presenting them on the National Mall. Tradition-bearers and the public can connect with and learn from one another and, in a respectful way, begin to understand cultural differences and similarities.  The festival is held outdoors on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Mrs. Lyerly will take a student and a friend via Metro into DC and spend the day taking part in the activities. Festival is held June 24-28 and July 1-5. Countries and State to be decided. Date to be mutually agreed upon.

For more info on the Festival go to www.festival.si.edu/