
EVENTS
Photograph by Jonathan Cañas
Experience Folk Arts!
The Folklife Center of Northern NJ hosts events all year round in celebration of the rich cultural diversity in the region. Working with folk artists to present authentic cultural programs that reflect the community is our passion.
We invite you to visit our free public events and share
in the joy that folk arts brings!

2024 Inti Raymi Festival | Photograph by Jonathan Canas

2024 Inti Raymi Festival | Photograph by Jonathan Canas

2022 Festival | Bolivian Carporales dancers – Grupo San Simon USA | Photograph by Matthew Feliciano

2022 Festival | Bolivian Carporales dancers – Grupo San Simon USA | Photograph by Matthew Feliciano

2022 Festival | Bolivian Carporales dancers – Grupo San Simon USA | Photograph by Matthew Feliciano

2022 Festival | Bolivian Carporales dancers – Grupo San Simon USA | Photograph by Matthew Feliciano

2022 Festival | Face painting by Veronica | Photograph by Matthew Feliciano

2022 Festival | Chakana Cross built by Fabian Muenala – a deeply held tradition that is thousands of years old and a symbol of unity and harmony | Photograph by Matthew Feliciano

2022 Festival | Bolivian Carporales dancers – Grupo San Simon USA | Photograph by Matthew Feliciano

2022 Festival | Scissor dancers – The Chankas Perú | Photograph by Matthew Feliciano

2022 Festival | Scissor dancers – The Chankas Perú | Photograph by Matthew Feliciano

2022 Festival | The Chankas Perú | Photograph by Matthew Feliciano

2022 Festival | Grupo Inkhay | Photograph by Matthew Feliciano

2022 Festival | Dancers accompanying Grupo INKHAY | Photograph by Matthew Feliciano

2022 Festival | Grupo Inkhay & Bolivian and Eduadorian dancers | Photograph by Matthew Feliciano

2022 Festival | Photograph by Matthew Feliciano

2022 Festival | PERU INKA FOLK – Mask making workshop | Photograph by Matthew Feliciano

2022 Festival | PERU INKA FOLK – Mask making workshop | Photograph by Matthew Feliciano

2022 Festival | Marinera dance demo | Photograph by Matthew Feliciano

2022 Festival | Photograph by Matthew Feliciano

2022 Festival | Photograph by Matthew Feliciano

2022 Festival | Marinera dance demo | Photograph by Matthew Feliciano

2022 Festival | Marinera dance demo | Photograph by Matthew Feliciano

2024 Inti Raymi Festival | Photograph by Jonathan Canas
2021 Mini-Folk Arts Festival
After a year of virtual programming, the Folklife Center was able to present the very first mini-folk arts festival in person at the Paterson Great Falls. Performers include Beth Ann Mastromarino, Charlie Rutan, and the Andean band INKHAY.

