Editor’s Note: Zina Bozzay is a traditional artist based in Northern California, who works across national borders. Deeply involved in the research and teaching of Hungarian folk music, her reflections on a visit to the Smithsonian Folklife Festival this summer en route to Hungary, points to the value of this…
On Saturday, April 26 residents of Boyle Heights and surrounding communities will have an opportunity to see, first hand, how cultural arts and community health go hand-in-hand at Hollenbeck Park. Organized by a Building Healthy Communities Boyle Heights, a community collaborative working to improve community health and support local artists…
Short of the direct experience of traditional or folk arts, what better way than online viewing is there to encounter the many cultural expressions and diverse artists who reside here California? Welcome to ACTA’s growing video channel on YouTube. Learn more about what we have been…
Dear Friends of the Alliance for California Traditional Arts: Would you please consider making a donation to ACTA this year – even a dollar? Many people giving small amounts of money can make a huge difference in keeping our diverse cultural traditions thriving in California. We’ve made our personal…
El Día de los Muertos, on November 1 and 2, is widely celebrated in California by people of Mexican descent as part of a sacred ritual to remember and commune with deceased loved ones. There are many regional and contextual variations with different types of celebratory activities taking place in…
A festive Armenian recipe for you!
Quechan traditional culture
Material arts and storytelling
Music and dances of Hawaii, Tahiti, Aotearoa, and Samoa
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