You cannot do anything in this town in one day as most tourists and bureaucrats will attest to this and the same goes for the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. So head down for another day to take on the other featured culture this year which is Asian Pacific Americans. This section of the festival is not about a specific culture but more importantly about culture change, cultural perseverance and resilience of Asian Americans in the DC area. You can partake of great concerts, dance troupes and martial arts presentations at the Asian Fusions tent and then get some great cooking tips if you head over to the Tea House. I stopped by to see a Pakistani couple talking about how to cook with limited ingredients while living in the United States. 
If all these presentations have got you hungry then just head to the Food and Drink tent and partake of the fusion cuisine. Take photos learn a lot and bring it back to your students in the fall. Don't forget to visit the marketplace for cultural items and great music too!
Contact Info:
Smithsonian Folklife Festival
National Mall between 14th and 10th streets
www.festival.si.edu
June 24-28 and July 1-5
11-5:30pm
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