Armenian Hospitality to Welcome Smithsonian Folklife Festival Visitors

June 20, 2018

Stone carver Bogdan Hovhannisyan works on a khachkar in his workshop in Vanadzor, Armenia. He will demonstrate his craft on the National Mall at the Festival. (Photo by Narek Harutyunyan, Smithsonian Institution)

WASHINGTON D.C. (Smithsonian) ”” The 2018 Smithsonian Folklife Festival will explore the creativity, hospitality and resilience of the Armenian people and its extensive diaspora through a rich slate of vibrant programming that celebrates the role handmade traditions can play in preserving culture and supporting enterprise.

Throughout the 10 days of the festival, dozens of artisans, designers, cooks and performers will share their skills and stories through workshops, demonstrations, participatory experiences, interactive installations and discussion sessions all highlighting the importance of cultural-heritage enterprise in the face of change.

“”˜Armenia: Creating Home’ reflects the indomitable spirit of Armenians to create home wherever they are,”