LIVING TRADITIONS PRESENTS
The Living Traditions Festival returned to Washington and Library Square on
May 20, 21, & 22, 2022
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.
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
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CULINARY ARTISTS
The food market is a multicultural dining adventure, offering the traditional foods of various ethnic communities. One of the most anticipated elements of the Festival are the food vendors which are organized by local businesses, non-profits, and community groups who use the proceeds earned at the festival to re-invest in their year-round cultural programming, such as classes, workshops, performances and festivals. For the volunteer cooks, as well as family and community members who assist, the Food Market provides the opportunity to gather and share their most delectable food traditions with everyone who attends the festival. The food market also serves as an incubator for small businesses.
CRAFT ARTISTS
Exceptional examples of traditional crafts are created on-site by masters of their respective art forms. These craft artists have acquired the skills and techniques that are passed down through generations or learned through apprenticeships and demonstrate traditional crafts, materials, and techniques. Artists often share the history of the art form, as well as how they became interested in it. The traditional materials and techniques are part of the story as well. Many of the Living Traditions craft demonstrators have been recognized with awards for excellence.
Hmong Embroidery
Mata Ortega Pottery
Wood Carving
Peruvian Weaving
Armenian Knotted Rugs
Bobbin Lace
