Photograph of Alabama-Coushatta Dancers performing at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, a woman stands in the performance area. She wears traditional Native American garments including a headdress, quilted shawl with purple fringe, beads, and leather footwear. Dancers and a drummer are visible in the background.

Photograph of the Alliance Francaise de San Antonio food booth at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, four individuals stand in front of the booth. A woman, second from the right, holds a pie. Two men wear aprons and hats, while the last man wears a dress shirt and tie.

Photograph of the Antioch Baptist Church Angel Choir performing at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, a group of children sing toward two microphones. They wear name tags and shirts which read: "Antioch B.C. Angel Choir."

Photograph of four young girls learning about archeology from the Southern Texas Archaeological Association at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. They are kneeling around a black tarp covered with bowls, colanders, and a brown rectangular box filled with rocks. Bystanders, chairs, and sandboxes are visible in the background.

Photograph of Maria Cristina Alonso, flamenco dancer, from the Ballet de Casa De Espana, performing on a stage at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. She is wearing a black and yellow polka-dotted costume with a white rose on the top of her head. A crowd of people and others tents are visible in the background.

Photograph of flamenco dancers, from the Ballet de Casa De Espana, performing on a stage at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. They are wearing multicolored long dresses and standing in two rows. The front row of dancers stands with their arms raised in the air. The second row of dancers and the blue roof of the tent are visible in the background.

Photograph of Tanya Zwan at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, Zwan gives belly dance instructions to male festival patrons from the audience. She wears a sequined bikini top and a sheer, flowing skirt which has jewel and sequin detailing at the waist. The men wear cloth headdresses and wave their arms in the air as Zwan leans backward in demonstration.

Photograph of Tanya Zwan at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, Zwan gives belly dance instructions to male festival patrons from the audience. She wears a sequined bikini top and a sheer, flowing skirt which has jewel and sequin detailing at the waist. Five men stand farther back on the stage. All participants wave their arms in the air.

Photograph of Tanya Zwan at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, Zwan gives belly dance instructions to male festival patrons from the audience. She wears a sequined bikini top and a sheer, flowing skirt which has jewel and sequin detailing at the waist. The men wear cloth headdresses and wave their arms in the air as Zwan leans backward in demonstration. Several men have rolled up their t-shirts to expose their midriffs.

Photograph of Beto Lopez, Rachero cook and singer from George West, Texas, performing at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. He is holding and guitar in front of two microphones on stands. A background with painted trees and a banner with "IBC - International Bank of Commerce" are visible in the background.

Photograph of Bill Morris performing at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, Bill Morris is seated as he plays a guitar. He wears a vertically striped shirt, straw cowboy hat, name tag, and jeans.

Photograph of the Blue Lady at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, the Blue Lady sits in a booth fashioned out of blue material. She wears a patterned vest, large glasses, dangling jewelry, and white blouse. In her hands she holds a pack of tarot cards. Her chair has a large, round back and is made out of bamboo.

Photograph of the Pakistan-American Association Dancers at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, a boy is dancing. He wears a long sleeved shirt, pants, black vest with gold embroidery, and red headband. The pants and shirt are made from tan linen material. He holds colored sashes with both of his hands.

Photograph of Cadence Cloggers performing at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, cloggers dance in a circular formation. They wear knee length floral patterned dresses with petticoats and white blouses.

Photograph of a carnival attraction at the Lone Star County Fair at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. A boy is sitting in a blue car with two other children sitting in black and gray cars behind him. Surrounding the ride is a white fence and a crowd of people visibly in the background.

Photograph of a carnival attraction at the Lone Star County Fair at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. A large blue inflatable slide sits on the fairgrounds and is decorated with paintings of pirates. A sign reads: "Bluebeard's Slide". Two boys are playing on the inflatable slide.

Photograph of Charlie Eckhardt and John Tolleson performing at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, Eckhardt and Tolleson are seated on a storytelling stage. Eckhardt, left, wears a polka dot patterned shirt, khaki pants, and a dark cowboy hat. Tolleson, right, wears a straw cowboy hat, jeans, button up shirt, and suspenders. In his right hand he holds a mask. Both men are situated behind microphones.

Photograph of Charlotte Galloway serving waffles at the Belgian booth at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. She is wearing a red apron and a white head covering while holding tongs and a plate of waffles. Multiple waffle makers and a window are visible behind her.

Photograph of the Pakistan-American Association Dancers at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, a girl dances. She wears a green dress with gold embroidery, green pants, and a white vest with green and gold embroidery, and bangles. Her hands are hennaed. Another dancer, who wears a white and gold garment, is visible in the background.

Photograph of the Sakura Japanese Dancers performing at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, a child dances in the performance area. She wears a patterned kimono, leggings, socks, and a dragon headdress. A device devised from circular pieces of metal and rope is hanging from a ribbon around her neck.

Photograph of I Colori Italiani of the Italian Club of Dallas performing on a stage at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. A banner reading "...The World Of Dan[ce]" and other buildings are visible in the background.

Photograph of I Colori Italiani of the Italian Club of Dallas performing on a stage at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. A banner reading "...The World Of Dan[ce]" and other buildings are visible in the background.

Photograph of Czech Folk Dancers of West at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, a pair of dancers perform onstage. They wear traditional Czech garments. The female dancer, left, wears a vest, white blouse, and skirt with ruffled petticoats. The male dancer, right, wears a vest, white shirt with long sleeves, and dark pants. Other dancers are visible in the background.

Photograph of the Danish Society of Texas booth at the Texas Folklife Festival in San Antonio, Texas. In the photograph, three individuals sit at a table and arrange Lego pieces. An older man and woman sit on the left, while a young girl wearing a traditional Danish costume sits on the right.