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Smithsonian Folklife Festival draws on Virgin Islands and Senegal
The Smithsonian's 24th annual Festival of American Folklife runs outdoors on the National Mall in Washington DC from June 27 to July 1 and July 4 to July 8, 11 am to 5:30 pm with evening dance parties. Showcases include Virgin Islands and Senegal programs with live performances, crafts, cooking, and traditional skills, plus The Musics of Struggle featuring civil rights and global movements.
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Smithsonian Institution
U.S. Virgin Islands
St. Craix
St. John and
St. Thomas
U.S. Virgin Isiands
U.S. Virgin Island
Department of Economic Development and Agriculture
Division of Tourism
Department of Planning and Natural Resources
Virgin Islands