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World Folklore Day celebrations
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Latest: World Folklore Day celebrates global cultural traditions
August 22 marks World Folklore Day, an observance dedicated to honoring the intangible heritage, artistic expressions, and customs that define national identities globally. The term, derived from the English words ‘folk’
Global celebrations for World Folklore Day
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Latest: World Folklore Day commemorates global cultural traditions
As August 22 arrives, World Folklore Day continues to be observed globally to honor traditional expressions, customs, and identities. The term was originally coined in 1846 by William John Thoms, combining ‘folk’ (people