Ten years ago, Elaine Mahairas stopped by her church to return the costumes her three children borrowed for a dance performance at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral’s annual Yiasou Greek Festival.

EVERY AGE ONSTAGE: “The longevity of this festival comes from the wonderful ancestry that has evolved out of the mountains,” says Asheville-based Folk Heritage Committee chair Loretta Freeman. “You’ll ...

BEAUTIFUL. E DICEN COME DOWN OVER A THOUSAND MILES AWAY FROM MEXICO, INSIDE A SMALL DANCE STUDIO IN PATTERSON HIGH SCHOOL, PEOPLE OF ALL AGES USE DANCE AND MUSIC TO MAKE MEXICO FEEL CLOSER TO HOME. MY ...

Despite being a veteran performer of the traditional Xianzi Dance, 58-year-old Tashi Wangdu had never staged a performance in front of a big audience. Yet, he finally got his long-awaited chance.

It’s a muggy afternoon in Bali and there’s marinated snapper grilling inside a bamboo shoot over an open flame. I’ve been invited to lunch at the home of a craftsman who lives in a rural village with ...

Batswana traditional dancers pose for a group photo in Gaborone, capital of Botswana, Oct. 28, 2017.(Xinhua/Yang Mengxi) GABORONE, Nov. 3 (Xinhua) -- With well-choreographed and vigorous moves, ...

Mysuru: Forthe first time in the city, a traditional Tibetan Yak dance and a series of folk and cultural performances ...

Kerala, the land of art and festival, is renowned for its traditional arts and cultural forms. The beautiful state, besides being a natural abode, is full of myriad communities contributing towards ...

The State Council listed Xianzi Dance as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2006.[Photo/Xinhua] Despite being a veteran performer of the traditional Xianzi Dance, 58-year-old Tashi Wangdu had ...