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: Bolivian Dance
North Stage - Saturday, June 26th 12:15 – 12:45 pmSaturday, June 26th
Bolivian Dance
North Stage
12:15 – 12:45 pm
Ballet Folklorico Bolivia Utah is a new dance group based in Utah County. With 20 members in the group, the main goal is to portray and share Bolivian culture through traditional national dances. The group is excited to dance at Living Traditions Festival.
Halau Ku Pono I Kamalani: Hawaiian Dance
South Stage - Saturday, June 26th 12:30 - 1:15 pmSaturday, June 26th
Halau Ku Pono I Kamalani
Hawaiian Dance
South Stage
12:30 – 1:15 pm
Halau Ku Pono I Kamalani is performing at Living Traditions Festival.
Viva Mexico Ballet: Mexican Dance
North Stage - Saturday, June 26th 1:00 - 1:30 pmSaturday, June 26th
Mexican Dance
North Stage
1:00 – 1:30 pm
Children and Youth dance group focusing primarily on Mexican Folk dance and other international dances. Located in South Jordan, Utah. Registration for new dancers is now open. For more information visit vivamexicoballet.com or speak with Director Areli Garcia
Mi Viejo San Simón Utah: Bolivian + Latin Dance
South Stage - Saturday, June 26th 1:30 - 2:00 pmSaturday, June 26th
Bolivian + Latin Dance
South Stage
1:30 – 2:00 pm
This is Mi Viejo San Simón Utah! From Bolivia to Utah, representing the Bolivian and Latino Folklore.
Bazeen: North African Music
South Stage - Saturday, June 26th 2:15 - 2:45 pmSaturday, June 26th
Bazeen
North African Music
South Stage
2:15 – 2:45 pm
Bazeen is performing at Living Traditions Festival.
Intertribal Pow Wow - Salt Lake City Power Family
Grass - Saturday, June 26th 2:30 - 4:30 pmSaturday, June 26th
Intertribal Pow Wow – Salt Lake City Power Family
Grass
2:30 – 4:30 pm
Local friends and family in the Salt Lake community and surrounding areas getting together to perform.
Saturday, June 26th
Robb “Little Owl” Martin
Native American Flute
North Stage
2:45 – 3:15 pm
Robb “Little Owl” Martin is a flute player of Southern Ute and Jicarilla Apache decent. He is also a flute maker and enjoys sharing his history and culture through stories and Native American sign language.
Grupo Folklorico Tollan: Mexican Dance
South Stage - Saturday, June 26th 3:00 - 3:45 pmSaturday, June 26th
Viva Peru Dance: Peruvian Dance
North Stage - Saturday, June 26th 3:30 - 4:15 pmSaturday, June 26th
Malialole Polynesian Cultural Arts Ensemble: Polynesian Music + Dance
South Stage - Saturday, June 26th 4:00 - 4:45 pmSaturday, June 26th
Rinceoiri Don Spraoi Irish Dancers: Irish Dance
South Stage - Saturday, June 26th 5:00 - 5:30 pmSaturday, June 26th
Ballet Folklorico de las Americas: Latin Music + Dance
North Stage - Saturday, June 26th 5:15 - 6:00 pmSaturday, June 26th
Salt Lake Capoeira: Afro Brazilian Dance
Grass - Saturday, June 26th 5:15 - 5:45 pmSaturday, June 26th
Afro Brazilian Dance
Grass
5:15 – 5:45 pm
Salt Lake Capoeira shares the vibrant Afro-Brazilian art form of capoeira through regular classes for kids and adults, community outreach, and performances. It’s led by Volta Miúda capoeira group founder, Mestre Jamaika.
Conjunto Folklorico Xochiquetzal with Mariachi de Mi Tierra: Latin Music + Dance
South Stage - Saturday, June 26th 5:45 - 6:30 pmSaturday, June 26th
Conjunto Folklorico Xochiquetzal with Mariachi de Mi Tierra
Latin Music + Dance
South Stage
5:45 – 6:30 pm
Shanahy: Scottish + Irish Music
North Stage - Saturday, June 26th 6:15 - 7:00 pmSaturday, June 26th
Utah’ko Triskalariak: Basque Dance
South Stage - Saturday, June 26th 6:45 - 7:15 pmSaturday, June 26th
WSU Ballet Folklorico with Expression - Andina - Cultures and Traditions: Latin Dance
North Stage - Saturday, June 26th 7:15 - 8:00 pmSaturday, June 26th
WSU Ballet Folklorico with Expression – Andina – Cultures and Traditions
Latin Dance
North Stage
7:15 – 8:00 pm
Weber State University Ballet Folklórico helps students develop leadership skills by mentoring, advising, community service, strengthening strong cultural identities, and engaging in social activities.
Neon Nativez: Indigenous Artist
North Stage - Saturday, June 26th 8:15 - 9:00 pmSaturday, June 26th
Ballet Folklorico Quetzalcoatl: Mexican Music + Dance
South Stage - Saturday, June 26th 8:30 - 9:00 pmSaturday, June 26th
FOOD MARKET VENDORS
The food market is a multicultural dining adventure, offering the traditional foods of various ethnic communities.
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.
8th Catering Greek Food
Saturday, June 26thSaturday, June 26th
8th Catering Greek Food
Menu TBA
African American Faith Initiative
Saturday, June 26thSaturday, June 26th
African American Faith Initiative
Menu TBA
Basque Club of Utah
Saturday, June 26th
Bolivian Association
Saturday, June 26thSaturday, June 26th
Bolivian Association
Ice Cream & Paletas La Michoacana
Saturday, June 26thSaturday, June 26th
Ice Cream & Paletas La Michoacana
MENU
Artesanal Paletas
Artesanal Ice Cream Cups
Natural Fruit
Water
Drinks
Cotton Candy
Corn in a Cup
Jayhawk
Saturday, June 26thSaturday, June 26th
Jayhawk
Menu TBA
Leilani's Eatery
Saturday, June 26thSaturday, June 26th
Leilani’s Eatery
Menu TBA
Mama Africa
Saturday, June 26thSaturday, June 26th
Mama Africa
Peruvian Traditions
Saturday, June 26thSaturday, June 26th
Peruvian Traditions
Serbian Orthodox Church
Saturday, June 26thSaturday, June 26th
Serbian Orthodox Church
Utah Argentinian Alliance
Saturday, June 26th
Utah Latino Arts
Saturday, June 26thSaturday, June 26th
Utah Latino Arts
Menu TBA
Utah Tibetan Association
Saturday, June 26th
National Tongan American Society
Saturday, June 26thSaturday, June 26th
National Tongan American Society
Menu TBA
COMMUNITY PARTNERS & SPONSORS
Our work could not happen without all of the other arts and cultural organizations that make Salt Lake City a vibrant place to live.
Our work could not happen without all of the other arts and cultural organizations that make Salt Lake City a vibrant place to live.
Salt Lake Tribune
Saturday, June 26th
The Tribune is Utah’s independent voice. Building on a legacy of courageous, watchdog journalism, they strive to tell stories that are interesting, important, and inclusive. Dedicated to fairness and accuracy, we aim to engage and empower you — their readers.
International Rescue Committee
Saturday, June 26th
The International Rescue Committee provides opportunities for refugees, asylees, victims of human trafficking, survivors of torture, and other immigrants to thrive in America. Each year, thousands of people, forced to flee violence and persecution, are welcomed by the people of the United States into the safety and freedom of America. These individuals have survived against incredible odds. The IRC works with government bodies, civil society actors, and local volunteers to help them translate their past experiences into assets that are valuable to their new communities. In Salt Lake City and other offices across the country, the IRC helps them to rebuild their lives. Since opening its doors in 1994, the IRC in Salt Lake City has resettled nearly 12,000 refugees and provided life-changing services to thousands more in the Beehive State.
Salt Lake County Mayor's Office for New Americans
Saturday, June 26th
The Office for New Americans established in 2016, is to improve the lives of Salt Lake County’s New American residents by maximizing their civic, social, and economic potential.
Mestizo Institute of Culture and Arts
Saturday, June 26th
Mestizo Institute of Culture and Arts is a grassroots cultural organization dedicated to arts, justice, belonging, and community power.
Salt Lake County Aging and Adult Services
Saturday, June 26th
League of Women Voters
Saturday, June 26th
The League of Women Voters was founded as a successor organization to the National American Woman Suffrage Association by Carrie Chapman Catt in 1920, just six months before the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified, giving all American women the right to vote after a 72-year fight for women’s suffrage.
Nomi Health: Onsite COVID-19 Vaccinations
Saturday, June 26th
Nomi Health help governments, businesses, and organizations scale to meet the challenges of COVID-19 with increased access, quality, and efficiency.
Nomi Health will be providing COVID-19 Vaccinations onsite during this event.
