Smithsonian Folklife Festival coming up

WASHINGTON -- Wales, Latin music and "The Power of Words in African-American Culture" will be the themes of this summer's Smithsonian Folklife Festival.

About a million people attend the annual event, which showcases cultural diversity. It is produced by the Smithsonian's Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage and co-sponsored by the National Park Service.

This year's 10-day festival takes place outdoors on the National Mall in Washington between Seventh and 14th streets, June 24-28 and July 1-5. Admission is free. Festival hours will be from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with additional concerts, special events and dance parties most evenings.

For more details, visit http://www.festival.si.edu.