But the shows, which combine dance, drama and music, are also part of an effort by Myanmar’s military rulers to project a veneer of legitimacy.

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Like the folk music it celebrates, the South Florida Folk & Acoustic Music Festival is a living and breathing entity, constantly evolving and growing with each edition. This year’s 36th annual ...

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Visual representations of the set design of the Chinese opera Hoh Xil, featuring elements of the natural sceneries of the pristine remote landscapes and the cultural symbols of the region, such as ...

The Holiday Folk Fair International, now in its 82nd year, ends Sunday. The fair celebrates the cultural heritage of people who live in southeast Wisconsin. This year's theme centers on traditional ...

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Robert Gordon's transporting film draws on 100 hours of footage that has never been seen before, presenting performances of timeless power. The movie presents a far richer, more wide-ranging and ...