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“Ask Me Anything”: A Faith-Based Human Library

July 3, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Program Creative Encounters: Living Religions in the U.S.
Stage Encounter Stage
Category Narrative Session, Performance
Accessibility Assisted listening devices
Interactivity Level Medium (direct participation is possible and invited but not required)
   
Details Based on the Human Library concept, this session offers participants a chance to learn more about different faith traditions in the DC region through intimate small group conversations on topics of their choice including: faith practice, food and clothing customs, traditional symbols, major holidays, and more. Connecting with the lived experience of diverse faith practitioners allows participants to better understand and to clarify misconceptions about their neighbors.

IFC Participants:

  • Richa Agarwala (Hindu)
  • Hillary Chapman (Baha’i)
  • Diane Randall (Religious Society of Friends)
  • Matt Regan (Buddhist)
  • Chris Mathews (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints), moderator

Details

Date:
July 3, 2023
Time:
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Event Category:
Website:
https://festival.si.edu/schedule?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D167580148

Organizer

Smithsonian Folklife

Venue

The National Mall
Washington DC, + Google Map

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