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.
Cubania: Latin Music + Dance
Stage - Saturday, May 15th 12:15 – 12:45 pmSaturday, May 15th
Latin Music + Dance
Stage
12:15 – 12:45 pm
Cubania is connecting people through Latin music one dance at a time.
Utah Punjabi Arts Academy: Indian Music + Dance
Stage - Saturday, May 15th 1:00 - 1:30 pmSaturday, May 15th
Indian Dance
Stage
1:00 – 1:30 pm
The Utah Punjabi Arts Academy preserves, promotes and performs the Punjabi cultural arts. They teach the folk dances and drum rhythms from the Punjab state of North India.
Los Hermanos de los Andes: Andean Folk Music
Stage - Saturday, May 15th 1:45 - 2:30 pmSaturday, May 15th
Andean Folk Music
Stage
1:45 – 2:30 pm
Los Hermanos de los Andes is an Andean folk music ensemble. Their purpose is to preserve and share their rich and unique musical heritage, using authentic ethnic musical instruments dating back to the ancient Inca civilization. As a group, they believe culture plays an important role in our lives because they also believe its beautiful power can cause a great and positive impact in people’s lives. They strive to educate by sharing their heritage and bringing people of all races together.
Tausala: Samoan Music + Dance
Stage - Saturday, May 15th 2:45 - 3:15 pmSaturday, May 15th
Tausala
Samoan Music + Dance
Stage
2:45 – 3:15 pm
Tausala is a Samoan based group committed to sharing the songs, dances and spirit of their island culture with joy and alofa.
Mariachi Alma Ranchera de Utah: Mariachi Band
Grass - Saturday, May 15th 3:30 - 4:00 pmSaturday, May 15th
Ballet Folklorico Sabor Latino: Latin Dance
Stage - Saturday, May 15th 3:30 - 4:15 pmSaturday, May 15th
Ballet Folklorico Sabor Latino
Latin Dance
Stage
3:30 – 4:15 pm
On April 13, 2015 Ballet Folklorico Sabor Latino was founded by Jacqueline Barahona. Through the art of dance, Ballet Folklorico Sabor Latino aims to empower cultural celebration of South America, Central America, Caribbean Islands, and Mexico. Cultural dancing provides us with knowledge of different cultures around the world. Teaching our audience about cultural celebration is our vision.
The Music of Chris Dokos: Greek Music
Grass - Saturday, May 15th 4:10 - 4:40 pmSaturday, May 15th
The Music of Chris Dokos
Greek Music
Grass
4:10 – 4:40 pm
Chris Dokos has been doing a solo act for two years at senior centers, parties, and festivals. He has created my own backgrounds, playing each part by myself. He has been playing Greek music for 57 years around the west and every one of the Living Traditions Festivals.
Harp Irish Dance Company: Irish Dance
Stage - Saturday, May 15th 4:30 - 5:00 pmSaturday, May 15th
Irish Dance
Stage
4:30 – 5:00 pm
The Harp Irish Dance Company is located in American Fork and Payson, and is the premier Irish Dance performing troupe in Utah. This energetic group teaches and performs dances from both the contemporary/Riverdance as well as the traditional Irish Dance genre.
Rumba Libre Band: Latin Music
Stage - Saturday, May 15th 5:15 - 6:00 pmSaturday, May 15th
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.
Ice Cream & Paletas La Michoacana
Saturday, May 15thSaturday, May 15th
Ice Cream & Paletas La Michoacana
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Artesanal Paletas
Artesanal Ice Cream Cups
Natural Fruit
Water
Drinks
Cotton Candy
Corn in a Cup
Noemi's Catering: Chilean
Saturday, May 15th
SOBE Eats: Mexican
Saturday, May 15th
Halab's Jasmine Kitchen: Syrian & Halal
Saturday, May 15th
Prin-Ya Custards: Japanese
Saturday, May 15th
Ashikat Kitchen: Middle Eastern & Indian
Saturday, May 15th
CRAFTS MARKET VENDORS
Exceptional examples of traditional crafts are created on-site by masters of their respective art forms.
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.
Polynesian Wood & Bone Carving - Curtis Sillito
Saturday, May 15thSaturday, May 15th
Polynesian Wood & Bone Carving
with Curtis Sillito
Crafts for Sale
Craft Area
Curtis Sillito has traveled the globe, sharing his creations and educating the public about the heritage of the Polynesian peoples through traditional handmade weapons, tikis, bone and wood art. He teaches about the ancient art of hand carving and the symbols and meanings captured in the craft. He brings a deeper understanding of the cultures, who for centuries have kept their traditions alive on the Polynesian islands.
Woodcarving - Brent Kartchner
Saturday, May 15thSaturday, May 15th
Woodcarving
with Brent Kartchner
Crafts for Sale
Craft Area
Brent Kartchner has developed the same passion for woodcarving as his brother Ray, a longtime Living Traditions craft artist. Brent loves working with his hands and creates furniture and assemblage sculptures from woods collected throughout the Intermountain West.
Hmong Embroidery - Chue Thao
Saturday, May 15thSaturday, May 15th
Hmong Embroidery
with Chue Thao
Crafts for Sale
Craft Area
When she was a young teenager, Chue Thao’s family spent years in a Thai refugee camp but persevered in practicing their Hmong traditions. Chue learned sewing, cross-stitch, and embroidery from her grandmother and mother, while her father made jewelry to sell so her family could survive. Chue’s contemporary spin on traditional Hmong embroidery keeps the story of her family and Hmong culture alive in Utah.
Native American Beadwork & Regalia - Shirley John
Saturday, May 15thSaturday, May 15th
Native American Beadwork & Regalia
with Shirley John
Crafts for Sale
Craft Area
Shirley John specializes in beaded jewelry, appliqued shawls and Pow Wow gear. Shirley is of Navajo, Hopi and Ute heritage. She was born in Monument Valley, raised her daughters in New Mexico and today lives in Clearfield. Shirley’s daughters and grandkids enjoy Pow Wow dancing and often work together with her to bead and sew to create their own dance gear and to sell their art.
Mexican Day of the Dead Art - Marla Love & Arte Primero
Saturday, May 15thSaturday, May 15th
Mexican Day of the Dead Art
with Marla Love & Arte Primero
Crafts for Sale
Craft Area
Marla Love, an artist of exceptional skill, specializes in Mexican Day of the Dead art, a passion she shares with her mother Rocio Mejia, a local expert in Día de los Muertos traditions. Her art celebrates the belief that the souls of the dead return each year to “eat, drink and be merry” with their living friends and family and she enjoys sharing this traditional affirmation of life with her Utah neighbors.
Mayan Textile Weaving
Saturday, May 15thSaturday, May 15th
Mayan Textile Weaving
Crafts for Sale
Craft Area
Hermanas Maya Lu’um is a cooperative of sisters who learned the art of weaving through their mother, one of the last indigenous weavers of Oxchuc, a Maya Tzeltal community in the state of Chiapas, Mexico.
This group of sisters has been dedicated to preserve and continue traditional Mayan weaving by making their own Huipiles and other traditional clothing and teaching about the techniques. They have been sharing their artistry here in Utah for years and are excited to join the Living Traditions community.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS & SPONSORS
Local arts and cultural organizations paired among diverse community members is what make Salt Lake City a vibrant place to live. Engage with these organizations and learn more about their mission and how to get involved.
Local arts and cultural organizations paired among diverse community members is what make Salt Lake City a vibrant place to live. Engage with these organizations and learn more about their mission and how to get involved.
International Rescue Committee
Saturday, May 15th
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.
GREENbike
Saturday, May 15th
GREENbike, Utah’s only nonprofit bike share, connects our community with employment centers, high-density residential units, transit stops, and popular entertainment destinations.
The bike-share program serves as a mechanism to improve community health, air quality, and increase the use of existing transit infrastructure.
GREENbike is a non-profit, public/private partnership between SelectHealth, Salt Lake City, UTA, and other private sponsors.
The local non-profit bike share system is dedicated to offering the community an affordable, convenient, and sustainable transportation option.
Salt Lake County Mayor's Office for New Americans
Saturday, May 15th
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.
Salt Lake County Aging and Adult Services
Saturday, May 15th
Nomi Health: Onsite COVID-19 Vaccinations
Saturday, May 15th
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.
