LIVING TRADITIONS PRESENTS

The Living Traditions Festival will return to Washington and Library Square on
May 19-21, 2023
The Living Traditions Festival supports the diverse artistic traditions and perspectives through the presentation of both historical and contemporary customs, facilitating thoughtful conversations about the unique qualities of various cultures, and the similarities of the human experience, while creating bonds among community members. By preserving the cultural traditions of their community, Living Traditions artists make a great contribution to our sense of place and help demonstrate Salt Lake City as a diverse and vibrant place to live. Admission is free for all event attendees, which brings together over 90 cultures that have made Salt Lake City their home.
Interest forms to participate in the 2023 Living Traditions Festival are now live!
You may fill out an interest form to be a performing artist, craft artist vendor, or food vendor. Interest forms are due Wednesday March 1st at 11:59pm. Our notification date will be Friday March 24th
If you do not have access to computers or WiFi to apply, the Main Library Branch of the Salt Lake City Public Library System offers free computer and WiFi access. You may also stop by the Art Barn offices (54 Finch Lane) in person Wednesday February 1, 8 and 15 from 3-5pm, or by scheduling an appointment.
We do our best to respond to inquiries in a timely manner, however we may not be able to respond to your inquiries in a timely manner during the final days prior to the interest form due date. Please give yourself ample time to complete the application.
*Please note, you will have to create a Submittable account in order to complete the interest form

PERFORMING ARTISTS
The traditional performances of music and dance provide a rich array of rhythm, movement, instruments, and vocals that engage the audience. Music and dance are often at the heart of cultural expressions found in every community, developed for celebratory, sacred and daily occasions. The performances also represent all ages, connecting the generations. These performing groups commit to preserving the traditional songs and dance of their respective communities and spend many hours in classes, rehearsal, and preparation.
Ballet Folklorico Bolivia
Ballet Folklorico Eck Juvenil
Ballet FolkLorico Quetzalcoatl
Celtic Country Dancers
Columbian Dancers
Cubania
De Colores
Diego Brazuca Band
Divya School Of Dance
Grupo Folklorico Danza y Color Utah
Harp Irish Dance
Latin Dance Heritage
Malialole Polynesian Cultural Arts Ensemble
Mariachi Aguilas de La Esperanza
Mountain West Highland Dance Association
Red Branch
Wasatch And District Pipe Band
Ballet Folklorico Citlali
Ballet Folklorico Sabor Latino
Ballet Las Americas de Utah
Bazeen
Dionysios Greek Dancers
Expresion Andina
Grupo Folklorico Tollan
Halau Ku Pono I Kamalani
Iranian American Society
Kargi Kala Kendra
Kenshin Taiko
Kulturang Pilipino Ensemble
Los Hermanos de Los Andes
Malialole
Mi Viejo SanSimon Utah
Neon Nativez
Nepalese Association Of Utah
New Zealand American Society-HIONA
Nuevas Raices Bolivia
Rinceoiri Don Spraoi Irish Dancers
Rumba Libre
Sabor Tropical
Salt Lake Capoeira
Salt Lake Chinese Dance Arts and Eastern Arts
Salt Lake Scandinavian Music And Dance
South Sudanese Nuer Dancers
Tausala
Tutulli Ballet Folklorico
Utah Argentina Alliance
Utah Okinawa Kenjinkai
Utah Samba Quintet
Utah Tibetan Association
Viva Mexico Ballet
Viva Peru Dance
Weber State University Ballet Folklorico
World Dance Company
Anton Family Band
Ayllupura