WEST CORK CREATES

WCC 2022 'FOLK'

The word ‘Folk’ can refer to people, groups of people, tribes/clans or family members. The word also refers to ‘common’ people who are the representatives of local culture and beliefs as well as music, dance, history, costume, healing techniques, knowledge of plants and herbs, traditional arts and crafts. ‘Folk’ can also be used to describe traditional songs, drama, storytelling and other forms of oral communication.