The Smithsonian Institution's Freer and Sackler museums of Asian art reopened Oct. 15, after being closed for renovations. The IlluminAsia Festival was a celebration of the reopening featuring art, food and performances.
Scenes from Washington's IlluminAsia Festival
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Percussionists of Red Baraat play during their performance. (T. Hart/VOA)
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Guests learn how to make paper lanterns. (K. Iyer/VOA)
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An artist adds to a Kolam display at the entrance of the Enid A. Haupt Garden. (S. Ali/VOA)
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A house DJ plays music for the guests in the Enid A. Haupt Garden. (Y. Jung/VOA)