{"id":5665,"date":"2016-08-05T14:48:03","date_gmt":"2016-08-05T19:48:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/?p=5665"},"modified":"2016-08-05T14:48:03","modified_gmt":"2016-08-05T19:48:03","slug":"snapshots-from-a-festival-folk-craft-foodways-celebrate-30-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/index.php\/2016\/08\/snapshots-from-a-festival-folk-craft-foodways-celebrate-30-years\/","title":{"rendered":"Snapshots from a Festival: Folk Craft &#038; Foodways Celebrate 30 Years"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_watermelon-logo.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5667 size-full\" title=\"Watermelon carving of festival logo by Ruben Arroco\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_watermelon-logo.jpg\" alt=\"Watermelon carving of festival logo by Ruben Arroco\" width=\"450\" height=\"356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_watermelon-logo.jpg 450w, https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_watermelon-logo-300x237.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 85vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s not every year that you see a festival&#8217;s logo carved into a watermelon. Indeed, this was a very special year for the  <a href=\"http:\/\/lowellfolkfestival.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lowell Folk Festival<\/a>. We celebrated 30 years of presenting the best in traditional music, craft, and foodways. Here are some images from the  <a href=\"http:\/\/lowellfolkfestival.org\/about\/discover\/folk-craft-area\/\" target=\"_blank\">Folk Craft &amp; Foodways<\/a> area which featured a sampler of traditions.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016-SIGN.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5671 size-full\" title=\"Signage for folk craft area\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016-SIGN.jpg\" alt=\"Signage for folk craft area\" width=\"450\" height=\"331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016-SIGN.jpg 450w, https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016-SIGN-300x221.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 85vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Fruit carver  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.massfolkarts.org\/object_detail.asp?objectid=8460211\" target=\"_blank\">Ruben Arroco<\/a> of Lowell, was a generous presence, creating stunning carvings in melons and continuously handing out refreshing watermelon slices to parched festival goers.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_Lennon.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5673\" title=\"Carving of John Lennon's portrait by Ruben Arroco\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_Lennon.jpg\" alt=\"Carving of John Lennon's portrait by Ruben Arroco\" width=\"217\" height=\"280\" \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_Lennon.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5675\" title=\"Ruben Arroco carving watermelon\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_Ruben.jpg\" alt=\"Ruben Arroco carving watermelon\" width=\"208\" height=\"278\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The craft area featured a few other ephemeral arts, including the daily ritual of  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.massfolkarts.org\/object_detail.asp?objectid=8220254\" target=\"_blank\">kolam<\/a> that adorns the thresholds of homes, temples, and streets throughout India. The practice is carried on here in New England by members of  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.massfolkarts.org\/object_detail.asp?objectid=8220254\" target=\"_blank\">Tamil Makkal Mandram, Inc.<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_Sridevi-and-mother-and-child.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5679 size-full\" title=\"Display of kolam by Tamil Makkal Mandram, Inc.\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_Sridevi-and-mother-and-child.jpg\" alt=\"Display of kolam by Tamil Makkal Mandram, Inc.\" width=\"450\" height=\"377\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_Sridevi-and-mother-and-child.jpg 450w, https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_Sridevi-and-mother-and-child-300x251.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 85vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_Sridevi-and-Priya.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5680 size-full\" title=\"Sridevi Karthikeyan and Karthigai Priya Govindarayan demonstrating kolam\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_Sridevi-and-Priya.jpg\" alt=\"Sridevi Karthikeyan and Karthigai Priya Govindarayan doing kolam\" width=\"450\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_Sridevi-and-Priya.jpg 450w, https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_Sridevi-and-Priya-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 85vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In addition to demonstrating kolam using colored stone dust, the artists provided an opportunity for visitors to try their hands at it.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5681 size-full\" title=\"Festival goers trying their hand at making kolam\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_.jpg\" alt=\"Festival goers trying their hand at making kolam\" width=\"450\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_.jpg 450w, https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 85vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Traditions of folk beauty from around the globe were on display. Festival goers could get their hair braided in cornrows or have their skin temporarily tattooed with henna. Sellou Coly, a native of Senegal, and her niece Aissatou-Ba Dieme, and Margy Green, and her niece KK braided hair. Lujuana Hood of the  <a href=\"http:\/\/pahmusa.mysite.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pan African Historical Museum <\/a>in Springfield, shared her wisdom about hair culture from Africa to America.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_Sellou-braiding-girls-hair.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5682 \" title=\"Sellou Coly braiding a young worman's hair\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_Sellou-braiding-girls-hair.jpg\" alt=\"Sellou Coly braiding a young worman's hair\" width=\"420\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_Sellou-braiding-girls-hair.jpg 450w, https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_Sellou-braiding-girls-hair-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 420px) 85vw, 420px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_Sellou-and-Samantha.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5683 \" title=\"Sellou Coly and Inuit throat singer Samantha Peoyuq Kigutaq \" src=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_Sellou-and-Samantha.jpg\" alt=\"Sellou Coly and Inuit throat singer Samantha Peoyuq Kigutaq \" width=\"370\" height=\"474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_Sellou-and-Samantha.jpg 450w, https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_Sellou-and-Samantha-234x300.jpg 234w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 370px) 85vw, 370px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Late morning on Sunday, two young Inuit girls from Ottawa sat down to have their hair braided. They were due to perform Inuit throat singing at St. Anne&#8217;s stage at noon. Their aunt explained traditions of Inuit hair braiding, while Lujuana regaled us with stories and folklore about African American hair culture dating back to the time of slavery in this country. As a way of thanks, the girls gave a private performance of throat singing for the hair braiders and then they all posed together for a picture.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_hairbraiders-and-Inuit-singers.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5685 size-full\" title=\"Hair braiders and Inuit singers\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_hairbraiders-and-Inuit-singers.jpg\" alt=\"Hair braiders and Inuit singers\" width=\"450\" height=\"442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_hairbraiders-and-Inuit-singers.jpg 450w, https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_hairbraiders-and-Inuit-singers-300x295.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 85vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"http:\/\/noureendesign.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Noureen Sultana<\/a> and her 13-year old son Danish Khan shared their skills in applying mehndi, also known as henna. This ephemeral art form is customary for brides in India, Pakistan, and parts of the Arab world. When applied, the henna is 3-dimensional. After a few hours, it flecks off, leaving a rust colored stain which lasts for up to two weeks. Danish&#8217;s younger brother also pitched in. The line of people waiting to be adorned never let up. In fact, late on Sunday, when Noureen and her family was packing up, a father came by with his four-year son in his arms. The boy&#8217;s mother and sister had gotten henna tattoos earlier in the day. It was well after 5:00 p.m. Noureen and her sons, who must have created over 200 henna designs, had pretty much packed up their tools and supplies. The father told his son it was too late to get henna and he broke into tears. Noureen, a mother and dedicated artist, kindly made an exception, giving the boy a floral henna design on his tiny hand.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Lff2016_Noureen-and-Danish.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5689 size-full\" title=\"Noureen Sultana and Danish Khan applying henna\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Lff2016_Noureen-and-Danish.jpg\" alt=\"Noureen Sultana and Danish Khan applying henna\" width=\"450\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Lff2016_Noureen-and-Danish.jpg 450w, https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Lff2016_Noureen-and-Danish-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 85vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_Noureen-and-child.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5690 size-full\" title=\"Noureen Sultana applying henna to child\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_Noureen-and-child.jpg\" alt=\"Noureen Sultana applying henna to child\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_Noureen-and-child.jpg 450w, https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_Noureen-and-child-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 85vw, 450px\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\n<p>In the realm of more permanent art forms, stone carver and letterpress printer  <a href=\"http:\/\/marsolaispress.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Jesse Marsolais <\/a>demonstrated the age-old craft of carving letterforms in stone.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_Jesse-carving.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5694 \" title=\"Jesse Marsolai carving letter in stone\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_Jesse-carving.jpg\" alt=\"LFF2016_Jesse carving\" width=\"281\" height=\"211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_Jesse-carving.jpg 450w, https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_Jesse-carving-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 281px) 85vw, 281px\" \/> <\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Jesse-Marsolais_banner.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5714 \" title=\"Alphabet carved in slate by Jesse Marsolais\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Jesse-Marsolais_banner.jpg\" alt=\"Jesse Marsolais_banner\" width=\"148\" height=\"211\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Jesse-Marsolais_banner.jpg 280w, https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Jesse-Marsolais_banner-210x300.jpg 210w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 148px) 85vw, 148px\" \/> <\/a><\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stephenearp.com\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\">Stephen Earp<\/a>, a redware potter from Shelburne Falls, demonstrated turning plates, vases, and bowls on his hand built treadle wheel. In addition to working at the wheel, he shared his vast knowledge of the history of pottery production in New England.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_Steve-Earp1.jpg\">\u00a0<\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Stephen_Earp_support2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5732\" title=\"Redware pitcher by Stephen Earp\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Stephen_Earp_support2.jpg\" alt=\"Stephen_Earp_support2\" width=\"193\" height=\"248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Stephen_Earp_support2.jpg 311w, https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Stephen_Earp_support2-233x300.jpg 233w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 193px) 85vw, 193px\" \/><\/a>\u00a0  <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_Steve-Earp1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5699\" title=\"Stephen Earp working at his treadle wheel\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_Steve-Earp1.jpg\" alt=\"LFF2016_Steve Earp\" width=\"208\" height=\"246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_Steve-Earp1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_Steve-Earp1-254x300.jpg 254w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 208px) 85vw, 208px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The musical instrument maker&#8217;s tent featured the work of luthiers  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cumpiano.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">William Cumpiano<\/a> and  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.spartaninstruments.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Chris Pantazelos<\/a>. They displayed cuatros, guitars, requintos, ouds, and bouzuokis in the making, as well as finished instruments.\u00a0 An added treat was having musicians Kacho Montaluo, Brian Ausbigian, and Kinan Adnawi playing music in the back of the tent.\u00a0 Throughout the weekend, a few musicians from the audience joined in the informal jam session.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_Musical-instruments-tent.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5701 size-full\" title=\"Luthier Chris Pantazelos on left with some of his instruments\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_Musical-instruments-tent.jpg\" alt=\"LFF2016_Musical instruments tent\" width=\"450\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_Musical-instruments-tent.jpg 450w, https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_Musical-instruments-tent-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 85vw, 450px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_Kacho-Moutaluo1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5728\" title=\"Kacho Moutaluo playing a requinto made by William Cumpiano\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_Kacho-Moutaluo1.jpg\" alt=\"LFF2016_Kacho Moutaluo\" width=\"223\" height=\"297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_Kacho-Moutaluo1.jpg 450w, https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_Kacho-Moutaluo1-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 223px) 85vw, 223px\" \/> \u00a0<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_Kinan-and-Kacho.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5705\" title=\"Kinan Adnawi playing one of William Cumpiano's instruments\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_Kinan-and-Kacho.jpg\" alt=\"LFF2016_Kinan and Kacho\" width=\"218\" height=\"295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_Kinan-and-Kacho.jpg 250w, https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_Kinan-and-Kacho-222x300.jpg 222w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 218px) 85vw, 218px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>With any luck, the next generation will be inspired to play.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_Cumpiano-instrument-with-little-girl.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5706 size-full\" title=\"Youngster holding one of William Cumpiano's instruments\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_Cumpiano-instrument-with-little-girl.jpg\" alt=\"LFF2016_Cumpiano instrument with little girl\" width=\"400\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_Cumpiano-instrument-with-little-girl.jpg 400w, https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/LFF2016_Cumpiano-instrument-with-little-girl-243x300.jpg 243w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 85vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>With exception of redware vase, all photos by Maggie Holtzberg, 2016<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s not every year that you see a festival&#8217;s logo carved into a watermelon. Indeed, this was a very special year for the Lowell Folk Festival. We celebrated 30 years of presenting the best in traditional music, craft, and foodways. Here are some images from the Folk Craft &amp; Foodways area which featured a sampler &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/index.php\/2016\/08\/snapshots-from-a-festival-folk-craft-foodways-celebrate-30-years\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Snapshots from a Festival: Folk Craft &#038; Foodways Celebrate 30 Years&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[111,5,6,447,72],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5665","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-annual-celebrations","category-craft","category-music","category-sacred-expressions","category-world-music"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Snapshots from a Festival: Folk Craft &amp; Foodways Celebrate 30 Years - Keepers of Tradition<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.massfolkarts.org\/index.php\/2016\/08\/snapshots-from-a-festival-folk-craft-foodways-celebrate-30-years\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Snapshots from a Festival: Folk Craft &amp; Foodways Celebrate 30 Years - Keepers of Tradition\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"It&#8217;s not every year that you see a festival&#8217;s logo carved into a watermelon. 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