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Kentucky is made up of many communities. Communities including statewide, regional, or local groups, but also communities made up of those who share the same occupations, recreations, and aesthetic values. We are all a part of folk communities, whether farming tobacco, decorating demolition derby cars, or singing in a church choir we are all participating in folk groups. What is important is that the group share some sort of tradition, community could be seen as common occupation, language, religion, family, gender, social status, age, or groups identified by ethnic or national origin.

If you are not completely familiar with the term folklore and folklife, click on What Is Folklife to see practical examples and explanations of folklore and folk communities in Kentucky.

Want to learn more about the history and culture of your family and your community? Find out what our growing network of Community Scholars have done as a result of this six session training workshop. To learn more about Kentucky's unique Community Scholar Program check out What are Community Scholars.

Find out about our grant opportunities for traditional artists and folklife related community projects. Community Grants will highlight the local grant opportunities offered through the Kentucky Arts Council and the Kentucky Folklife Program.

For a list of Kentucky regions and counties which have been surveyed by the Kentucky Folklife Program, go to Cultural Surveys. Is there a folk culture you find interesting in your area? Visit our discussion board and post us a message.

 

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  Programs in Folk Studies - WKU
  Click HERE to visit the Folk Studies Pogram's Website.
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  Kentucky Folklife Program
  at the Kentucky Historical Society
  Click HERE to visit the KFP's Website.