Multiculture

A Traditional Japanese Garden In Virginia Tethers A Family Story To The land

Elk Creek, Virginia, is a small, unincorporated community located in Grayson County, about a half hour from the North Carolina border. Many people in Elk Creek have deep ties to their land, and for one family taking care of their land and honoring their ancestors meant creating a traditional Japanese Shinto Garden. From Elk Creek, Folkways Reporter Wendy Welch brings us the story.

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W.Va.’s Longest Running Multicultural Festival Returns

Multifest is back in Charleston for its 33rd celebration. The event will take place Aug. 3-6, with music and dance from local and out of town artists across four nights of free concerts at Haddad Riverfront Park.

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Multilingual High School Ambassador Program Helps Students Find Success

Spring Mills High School in Martinsburg launched a multilingual ambassador program this school year as a way to make new students from other countries feel more comfortable entering a new school.

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