Seattle’s Northwest Folklife Festival offers a platform for over 5,000 local, independent artists to share their unique traditions. Representing over 100 cultural communities, the festival celebrates the diversity of the Pacific Northwest, and allows people from all different backgrounds to learn from, and connect with, one another. If you’re in the city in May, be sure to check out this free opportunity to explore Seattle’s thriving arts and culture scene. For more information, visit the Northwest Folklife Festival website.