The Smithsonian Institution is the world's largest museum complex and research organisation. It's composed of 19 museums, 9 research centres...and a zoo. Each year it arranges a festival to celebrate the cultural traditions of places inside and outside the United States. The event attracts around a million visitors each year.
First Minister Rhodri Morgan and a host of Welsh stars have gone over to the US to promote Welsh culture.
Betty Belanus is a senior curator at the Smithsonian Centre for Folklife and Cultural Heritage. I spoke to her about the festival and about people's awareness of Wales in America.
Find more about the event here and here.
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fascinating interview, she seems more enthusiastic about Wales and welsh culture than many of our politicians.
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