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Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, Smithsonian
The Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage is a research and educational unit of the SmithsoniannInstitution that produces the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Smithsonian Folkways Recordings,nexhibitions, documentary films and videos, symposia, publications, and educational materials. ThenCenter also maintains the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections, conduct ethnographic andncultural heritage policy oriented research, and provide educational opportunities throughnfellowships, internships, and training programs. The Center’s philosophy is to join high-qualitynscholarship with strong community participation and engaging educational outreach. This has led to activities that have affected cultural heritage policies and practices at local, national, andninternational levels.
United States of America
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