Out of Many: A Multicultural Festival of Music, Dance, and Story
A message from Secretary G. Wayne Clough: Welcome to “Out of Many: A Multicultural Festival of Music, Dance, and Story.” This is a program the Smithsonian is uniquely able to offer, and we are proud to do so. There is so much to experience and enjoy in this exciting three-day festival celebrating the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama. I think the whole family will be delighted and inspired.
A message from Secretary G. Wayne Clough:
Welcome to “Out of Many: A Multicultural Festival of Music, Dance, and Story.” This is a program the Smithsonian is uniquely able to offer, and we are proud to do so. There is so much to experience and enjoy in this exciting three-day festival celebrating the inauguration of President-elect Barack Obama. I think the whole family will be delighted and inspired.
Time:
Saturday-Monday, January 17-19, 2009
Location:
National Museum of the American Indian
Fourth Street and Independence Avenue
Metro:
Metro: L’Enfant Plaza (all lines but Red)
or Federal Center SW (Blue/Orange lines)
As only it can, the Smithsonian is determined to tell the story of all Americans to every American. We do that in a variety of ways, through our vast and varied collections, our many museums and research centers, education and outreach programs, and traveling exhibitions and affiliate museums all across the country. We are committed to presenting the many contributions of our nation from its many cultures. Walt Whitman once called ours a “nation of nations,” and he was right. The first nations here were comprised of its Native peoples. We celebrate the vitality of our Native cultures in the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI)—and our other museums and programs. There is great strength and significance when we band together to document the diversity of our nation. That is exactly what we are doing here.
For this festival, NMAI has partnered with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, Smithsonian Latino Center, Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Program, and the Smithsonian’s Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage. Together, we offer you: traditional music and dance from Cambodia, African dancers from Senegal, Cherokee storytellers, a mariachi ensemble, Native Hawaiian music and dance, traditional Irish music accompanied by championship Irish step dancers, Jewish traditional/jazz/fusion music, a Navajo blues and rock band, a hearing-impaired dance troupe, a Tlingit group from Juneau, Alaska, and so much more. You would be hard-pressed to find such quality and diversity anywhere else. It is part of our commitment to present all the contributions of our many cultures that collectively make us one strong, vibrant nation. Enjoy the music, dance, and stories, and please come back and visit us again soon.
G. Wayne Clough
Secretary, Smithsonian Institution
For more information, visit the National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) website.
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