Sponsored by KNKX. The 54th Annual Northwest Folklife Festival will include programming that includes music, dance, spoken word, visual arts, films, participatory dances, and workshops spanning over 20 stages for an anticipated audience of over 200,000. This year's Cultural Focus is Ikigai. Derived from the Japanese words "Iki" (life) and "Gai" (worth living), Ikigai invites us to embrace an intuitive journey, one that encourages us to navigate life’s complexities and, eventually, challenging us to find and embrace our true purpose, considering both intimate and social dimensions of life. It's about showing up authentically, trusting the process, and allowing your purpose to come into view, often when you least expect it. KNKX presents a music showcase on Monday, May 26 from 4:15-6:15 p.m. on the Mural Stage featuring performances by Pak and the Lolos and our good friends, Birch Pereira & The Gin Joints. Stop by our booth that day next to the Mural Stage from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. More information here.