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Join Conversations and Demonstrations about Making at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, June 25–27

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Join the Smithsonian Folklife Festival on June 25–27 for Beyond the Mall: Making Matters! The weekend digital program series features both seasoned master artisans and the everyday makers who find solace and connection in creativity. We invite you to join eclectic conversations and demonstrations all about making, including Cuban hip-hop, Korean comfort food, Senegalese jewelry, the environments we live in, and a sustainable future. Streaming on Facebook and YouTube. ASL interpretation and closed captioning provided. Learn more at s.si.edu/makingmatters.

All Smithsonian Folklife Festival digital programs are available on the Festival website shortly after they are presented. 

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