EVENTS
Photograph by Jonathan Cañas
Experience Folk Arts!
The Folklife Center of Northern NJ hosts events all year round in celebration of the rich cultural diversity in the region. Working with folk artists to present authentic cultural programs that reflect the community is our passion.
We invite you to visit our free public events and share
in the joy that folk arts brings!
Photograph by Jonathan Cañas
2025 Festival
at the Falls:
A Celebration of World Cultures
On Saturday, May 31, the Folklife Center of Northern NJ hosted a multi-cultural festival at the Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. Various artists across Hispanic, Asian, European, and Middle Eastern cultures shared their crafts with the public through free demonstrations and performances.
Photograph by Jonathan Cañas
Zydeco Revelators | Photograph by Jonathan Cañas
Henna art | Photograph by Jonathan Cañas
Loom weaving from a demo by Sally Orgren | Photograph by Jonathan Cañas
INKHAY – Andean Musical Group | Photograph by Jonathan Cañas
Pepe Santana of INKHAY | Photograph by Jonathan Cañas
Photograph by Jonathan Cañas
Peruvian dancers engaging the crowd | Photograph by Jonathan Cañas
Peruvian dancers led by Rosa Carhuallanqui | Photograph by Jonathan Cañas
Photograph by Jonathan Cañas
Photograph by Jonathan Cañas
Beth Ann Mastromarino | Photograph by Jonathan Cañas
Photograph by Jonathan Cañas
Photograph by Jonathan Cañas
Beth Ann Mastromarino | Photograph by Jonathan Cañas
Charlie Rutan | Photograph by Jonathan Cañas
Beth Ann Mastromarino and Phil Passantino | Photograph by Jonathan Cañas
Photograph by Jonathan Cañas
Charlie Rutan | Photograph by Jonathan Cañas
Beth Ann Mastromarino | Photograph by Jonathan Cañas
Photograph by Jonathan Cañas
2024 Inti Raymi Festival | Photograph by Jonathan Canas
2024 Inti Raymi Festival | Photograph by Jonathan Canas
2024 Inti Raymi Festival | Photograph by Jonathan Canas
2022 Festival | Bolivian Carporales dancers – Grupo San Simon USA | Photograph by Matthew Feliciano
2022 Festival | Bolivian Carporales dancers – Grupo San Simon USA | Photograph by Matthew Feliciano
2022 Festival | Bolivian Carporales dancers – Grupo San Simon USA | Photograph by Matthew Feliciano
2022 Festival | Bolivian Carporales dancers – Grupo San Simon USA | Photograph by Matthew Feliciano
2022 Festival | Face painting by Veronica | Photograph by Matthew Feliciano
2022 Festival | Chakana Cross built by Fabian Muenala – a deeply held tradition that is thousands of years old and a symbol of unity and harmony | Photograph by Matthew Feliciano
2022 Festival | Bolivian Carporales dancers – Grupo San Simon USA | Photograph by Matthew Feliciano
2022 Festival | Scissor dancers – The Chankas Perú | Photograph by Matthew Feliciano
2022 Festival | Scissor dancers – The Chankas Perú | Photograph by Matthew Feliciano
2022 Festival | The Chankas Perú | Photograph by Matthew Feliciano
2022 Festival | Grupo Inkhay | Photograph by Matthew Feliciano
2022 Festival | Dancers accompanying Grupo INKHAY | Photograph by Matthew Feliciano
2022 Festival | Grupo Inkhay & Bolivian and Eduadorian dancers | Photograph by Matthew Feliciano
2022 Festival | Photograph by Matthew Feliciano
2022 Festival | PERU INKA FOLK – Mask making workshop | Photograph by Matthew Feliciano
2022 Festival | PERU INKA FOLK – Mask making workshop | Photograph by Matthew Feliciano
2022 Festival | Marinera dance demo | Photograph by Matthew Feliciano
2022 Festival | Photograph by Matthew Feliciano
2022 Festival | Photograph by Matthew Feliciano
2022 Festival | Marinera dance demo | Photograph by Matthew Feliciano
2022 Festival | Marinera dance demo | Photograph by Matthew Feliciano
2021 Mini-Folk Arts Festival
After a year of virtual programming, the Folklife Center was able to present the very first mini-folk arts festival in person at the Paterson Great Falls. Performers include Beth Ann Mastromarino, Charlie Rutan, and the Andean band INKHAY.
