The International folklore festival “Meeting of Popular Culture” was founded in Macerata in 1993, with the aim of promoting cultural exchange among young people from different countries, ethnicities, and traditions. The event also promotes values of peace, cooperation, and cultural, social, and democratic development among participants and citizens. Over the years, thanks to the high organizational and artistic quality, the festival has been internationally recognized and has been included in the Italian register of C.I.O.F.F. since 2004.