Folk Festivals: Their Growth And How To Give Them

By Mary Master Needham

Book Overview

""Folk Festivals: Their Growth And How To Give Them"" by Mary Master Needham is a comprehensive guide to understanding the history, significance, and organization of folk festivals. The book provides readers with an in-depth look at the growth and evolution of folk festivals over time, exploring their cultural and social importance in different regions of the world. The author offers practical advice on how to organize and promote a successful folk festival, including tips on selecting performers, creating a program, and managing logistics. She also discusses the role of community involvement in the success of a festival, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and communication between organizers and participants.Throughout the book, Needham highlights the unique features and traditions of different types of folk festivals, from music and dance events to food and craft fairs. She examines the ways in which these festivals have adapted to changing social and economic conditions, and how they continue to play a vital role in preserving and celebrating cultural heritage.Overall, ""Folk Festivals: Their Growth And How To Give Them"" is an informative and engaging resource for anyone interested in learning more about the rich and diverse world of folk festivals, and for those who wish to organize and promote their own events.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163094269
• ISBN13: 9781163094266
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"