Our Journey & Purpose
Folklore Acts On Tour Centers the voices of tradition keepers, artisans, dancers, musicians, and storytellers who carry ancestral knowledge into the present.
Whether it’s through a tour, a mission trip, a classroom residency, or a village gathering, our work honors both the roots and the rhythm of culture.
We believe that culture is not static—but rather it moves, breathes, and connects us. Our journey began with a desire to uplift traditional artists and help their work reach new audiences in meaningful, respectful, and transformative ways. Since then, we’re growing into a global platform for collaboration between artists, educators, students, cultural institutions, and communities.
Our Mission
To preserve, promote, and reimagine folk traditions through artist-led performance, education, and cross-cultural exchange—empowering communities, inspiring understanding, and building bridges through the arts.
Our Vision
A world where cultural heritage is cherished and shared, where artists thrive as educators and leaders, and where every performance becomes a pathway to empathy, equity, and global connection.
What Drives Us
We see the arts as more than entertainment—they are tools for social change, memory, identity, and healing. Folklore Acts On Tour:
Champions the visibility and economic empowerment of traditional artists.
Facilitates experiences that connect audiences across borders and generations.
Supports ethical, fair trade practices for artisans and cultural creators.
Bridges academic and community spaces through immersive learning.
Empowers youth and underrepresented voices to carry cultural knowledge forward.
Our Core Values
Cultural Integrity – We honor the origins of each tradition and ensure artists tell their own stories.
Equity & Representation – We center marginalized voices and support those historically excluded from global stages.
Collaboration – We work with, not for, artists and communities.
Experiential Learning – We believe knowledge comes alive through doing, sharing, and being present.
Transformation – We use the arts to inspire empathy, shift narratives, and build community.