Why This Year's Smithsonian Folklife Festival Honors Indigenous Americans: The annual summer tradition will celebrate the National Museum of the American Indian and the people it honors.

The annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival will honor the National Museum of the American Indian and the Indigenous Americans it represents. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the museum's opening and the 35th anniversary of the National Museum of the American Indian Act. The festival, titled "Indigenous Voices of the Americas," will feature Indigenous groups from Alaska to Chile, showcasing their traditions and perspectives through dance, music, art, and food. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore exhibitions and experience the rich history and culture of Indigenous Americans. [Extracted from the article]