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More than 50 artists from the UAE participated at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, one of the leading artistic and cultural events in the world. The event, entitled "UAE: Living Landscape, Living Memory", held in Washington, D.C., featured the UAE as the country in focus at the 2022 edition which took place from June 22 to 27, and June 30 to July 4.
Through the eyes, aspirations, and creatives of craftsmen, creators, artists, and musicians, the UAE was well represented. Their mission was to introduce the legacy of Emirati heritage and contemporary arts and culture of the country. The festival also explored cultural traditions that emerge from Emirati experiences of migration and survival in close connection with the natural environment, in addition to a glimpse on the future highlighting visions for a diverse, sustainable future.
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