International folkdancing entices participatory dancers with live music, performances, and workshops in the Center House. See the Festival highlights page for more information. The IKEA International Children's Village offers creative hands-on opportunities for children to learn about the arts, toys, and daily life of other cultures. This year's activities are particularly exciting as the vibrant cultural traditions of Trinidad and Korea are featured. Experience a Korean adventure by making and playing Jaegi, a Korean equivalent to the American game hacky-sack.
Children can make up to five different types of masks that are used in Korean traveling theaters.
Colorful dragon puppets, which symbolize good fortune and protection, will be made from ordinary lunch bags, and everyone can play music after making their own sogo, a type of hand-held drum. Dance and music workshops teach a multitude of styles to beginners, professionals, children, seniors and anyone who wants to join in. For more information visit the Northwest Folklife education page . On Carrying on the tradition begun by Sandy Bradley more than 20 years ago, the Northwest Folklife Instrument Auction, presented by the Trading Musician, returns with Sandy Bradley as auctioneer. It's distributed free at the Festival and at selected sites around the city.