LIVING TRADITIONS FESTIVAL 2023

SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS

FILM SCREENINGS

Join us for another medium to celebrate living traditions—film! These screenings will be located in the auditorium on the main level of the library.

SATURDAY

2:00 pm / 12 Minutes Max

Curated by the Salt Lake City Public Library, this monthly series presents three original pieces in a varied mix, chosen from music, dance, film, theater, performance art, writing, and the like — each 12 minutes or less.

4:30 pm / Sundance Institute Locals Lens Short Film Program

A collection of Sundance shorts from the 2023 Sundance Film Festival.

SUNDAY

4:30 pm / Sundance Institute Locals Lens Short Film Program

A collection of Sundance shorts from the 2023 Sundance Film Festival.

FOOD DEMOS

Do you love watching cooking shows? Then join us for these in-person food demonstrations led by chefs featuring cuisine from around the world. Located in the old comic book shop on Library Square.

SATURDAY

1:00 – 2:00 pm / TBA

3:00 – 4:00 pm / TBA

5:00 – 6:00 pm / TBA

PANELS

Folklife is all around us, and is showcased in many different ways. In these three panels, audience members are able to learn more about the ways tradition continues and changes, how communities incorporate traditional arts in manners of advocacy through expression, and the role dress, regalia, and attire act as a form of empowerment and pride in self-expression.

SUNDAY

1:15 – 2:15 pm / Passing it Down: The Continuation of Tradition

2:30 – 3:30 pm / Ways of Being: Advocacy in the Traditional Arts

4:00 – 5:00 pm / Dress, Regalia, Attire: Traditional Expressions of Identity

WORKSHOPS

Take a break from the outdoors and join us for hands-on workshops in the lower level of the Library!

SATURDAY

12:30 – 1:30 pm / Mexican Paper Flowers - Frances Rogers

TBD / Argentinian Tango - Pablo Montes

SUNDAY

12:30 – 1:30pm / TBA

SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS

LIVING TRADITIONS KIDS

Youth are invited to visit the Living Traditions Kids Area where they can make their own fun and colorful craft. Local traditional artists share the story behind their craft and show youth how to create their own artwork to take home.

LIVING TRADITIONS KIDS HOURS

SATURDAY & SUNDAY NOON – 5:00 pm

PLEASE NOTE: CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT AT ALL TIMES

Year of the Rabbit Kite / Jo-Ann Wong

(Sunday Noon – 5pm)

Children will learn to build a kite, celebrating the Chinese Year of the Rabbit. Kites are a colorful component of many Asian traditional celebrations.

Mexican Paper Flowers / Dolores Paredes-Pozas

(Saturday and Sunday Noon – 4pm)

Using tissue paper, a staple in Mexican crafts, children will learn the traditional skill of creating paper flowers.

One Shape Piñata / Clara Amezcua

Piñatas have been a tradition in Mexican culture for hundreds of years and have their roots in Aztec practices wherein piñatas would be made to honor the god Hutzilopochtli. In this craft, children will make their own piñata out of cardboard and crepe paper.

Hawaiian Lei Making / Halau Ku Pono I Kamalani

In Hawaiian culture, leis represent welcoming, friendship, and celebration. For this activity, children will make their own lei they will get to wear proudly around the festival and take home.

LIVING TRADITIONS

BOCCE BALL

This ancient game was first documented in 5200 BCE and later popularized by the Roman Empire. Nowadays, it most closely resembles bowling and is played around the world! It requires skill, strategy and just a little luck. Members of the Utah Bocce Ball Association set up the courts at Living Traditions and provide instruction on the game throughout the festival.

BOCCE BALL HOURS

FRIDAY, 5:00 – 8:00 pm

SATURDAY, NOON – 8:00 pm

SUNDAY, NOON – 7:00 pm

KIDS IS LOCATED IN THE EAST LAWN AREA ON LIBRARY SQUARE, ADJACENT TO THE BOCCE BALL COURT.

BOCCE BALL COURTS ARE LOCATED IN THE EAST LAWN AREA ON LIBRARY SQUARE ADJACENT TO LIVING TRADITIONS KIDS.

LIVING TRADITIONS festival

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, MAY 19TH

NORTH STAGE

5:15 – 5:45 pm

Ballet Folkloriko de las Americas

6:00 – 6:45 pm

Harp Irish Dance Company

SOUTH STAGE

5:15 – 5:45 pm

Celtic Country Dancers

6:00 – 6:30 pm

Nitya Nritya Dance Company

SATURDAY, MAY 20TH

NORTH STAGE

12:15 – 12:45 pm

Ballet Folklorico Ecky

1:00 – 1:15 pm

Rangtaali

1:30 – 2:00 pm

3:00 – 3:30 pm

Utah Okinawa Kenjinkai

3:45 – 4:15 pm

Tutulli Ballet Folklorico

7:00 – 7:30 pm

Ballet Folklorico

Quetzalcoatl

7:45 – 8:15 pm

Ballet Folklorico

Sabor Latino

6:45 – 7:15 pm

West Side Dance Company

7:30 – 8:00 pm

Ballet Folclórico

Linaje Latino

AMPHITHEATER STAGE

5:15 – 5:45 pm

Yunen Carillo Utah

6:00 – 6:45 pm

Red Branch

7:30 – 8:15 pm TBD

8:30 – 9:00 pm

Carnaval de Barranquilla Utah USA

8:30 – 9:00 pm

Danza y Color Utah

9:15 – 10:00 pm

Malialole Polynesian

Cultural Arts

Ensemble

Utah Tibetan Association

2:15 – 2:45 pm

New Zealand

American SocietyHiona

4:30 – 5:00 pm

Tausala Polynesian Dance School

5:15 – 5:45 pm

Danzas Chile

6:00 – 6:45 pm

Halau Ku Pono I

Kamalani

7:00 – 7:30 pm

Viva Peru Dance

7:45 – 8:15 pm

Chaskis Peruvian Traditions

8:30 – 9:00 pm

Divya School of Dance

9:15 – 10:00 pm

Rumba Libre

8:15 – 8:30 pm

Siphya Dance Group

8:45 – 9:15 pm

Mountain West Highland Association

9:30 – 10:00 pm

Salt Lake Casineros 9:15 – 10:00 pm

SOUTH STAGE

12:15 – 12:45 pm

Iranian American Society of Utah

1:00 – 1:30 pm

Aquarela do Brasil

1:45 – 2:15 pm

South Sudanese

Nuer Group

2:30 – 3:00 pm

Kaldaharaa

4:00 – 4:30 pm Salt Lake Capoeira 4:45 – 5:15 pm Weber State University Ballet Folklorico

SUNDAY, MAY 21ST

NORTH STAGE

12:15 – 12:45 pm

Anton Family Band

1:00 – 1:30 pm

Utah’ko Triskalariak

1:45 – 2:15 pm

Chitrakaavya Dance

SOUTH STAGE

12:15 – 12:30 pm

7:00 – 7:30 pm

Bulgarka

7:45 – 8:15 pm

Los Hermanos de los Andes

8:30 – 9:00 pm

Caporales Mi Viejo

San Simón Utah -

Alma Latina

9:15 – 10:00 pm

TBD

12:45 – 1:15 pm

Utah Punjabi Arts Academy

1:30 – 2:00 pm

Salt Lake

Scandinavian Music & Dance

2:30 – 3:00 pm

Kenshin Taiko

3:15 – 3:45 pm

Ulhaas - Bengali Association of Utah

4:00 – 4:30 pm

Team Dhauli

2:15 – 2:45 pm

Khemera Dance Troupe

3:00 – 4:00 pm

P & M Productions (Intertribal Pow Wow)

4:15 – 4:45 pm

Salt Lake Chinese Dance Art

4:45 – 5:15 pm

Viva Chile Utah

5:30 – 6:00 pm

KUD Rasko

6:15 – 7:00 pm

Bomba Marilé

5:00 – 5:30 pm

Ballet Folklorico Newara

5:45 – 6:00 pm

Community Building Services

6:15 – 7:00 pm

Desert Wind

3:15 – 3:45 pm

Kargi Kala Kendra

Sabor Tropical AMPHITHEATER

12:15 – 12:45 pm

Madhu Sravanthi

1:15 – 2:00 pm

Kechi Music

Group- Utah

Turkish American Association

2:15 – 2:45 pm

Kulturang Phillipino

Ensemble of Utah

3:00 – 3:45 pm

Venezuela Cantando

4:00 – 4:30 pm

Thai Classical Dance

4:45 – 5:15 pm

Nepalese Association of Utah

5:30 – 6:00 pm

Thai Dance and Performance Club

AMPHITHEATER STAGE

12:15 – 1:00 pm

Music of Chris Dokos

1:15 – 2:15 pm

Pennyland

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2:30 – 3:00 pm

Madhu Sravanthi

3:30 – 4:30 pm

Rob “Little Owl”

4:45 – 5:30 pm

Bazeen

6:15 – 7:00 pm

Wasatch Alphorns

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CRAFT ARTISTS

ALLI AROCHO

Puerto Rican

Vejigante Masks

DIANE & JULIA MOFFAT

Armenian Handknotted Rugs

MARLA LOVE & ARTE PRIMERO

Mexican Day of the Dead Art

BRENT KARTCHNER

Woodturning

CLARA AMEZCUA

Mexican Piñatas

CLAUDINE NIYONSENGA & EUGENIA BARIGENERA

Burundian Baskets

DONATO RAIMONDO

South Sudanese Clay Bulls

ECOLOGIC ARTS

Peruvian Weaving

ZULMA AREVALO

Latin American Folk Jewelry

FRANCES ROGERS, AMANDA ONTIVEROS, KRISTINA MARTINEZ

Mexican Paper Flowers

JUDY & KENDALL

MANSFIELD

Native Beadwork & Traditional Basketry

HALAU KU PONO

I KAMALANI

Hawaiian Leis & Crafts

CHUE THAO

Hmong Embroidery

INGRID HERSMAN

European-style

Decorated Eggs

KATHERINE POLEVIYAOMA

Acoma Pueblo Pottery

KEN YAMANE & JUDY IWAMOTO

Japanese Origami & Bonsai

MARIA ELENA LOWE & HERMANAS LU’UM

Mayan Weaving

ANA BROOKS, ELDA HERNANDEZ, GLORIA HERNÁNDEZ

Mata Ortiz Pottery

NIKOLAY MOTRO

Belarusian Woodcarving

FERRELL PETERSON

Western Woodcarving

PURUHÀ ARTS

Ecuadorian Wood & Nut Carving

RUPALI MUNOT

Indian Henna Art

SOUTH PACIFIC ISLAND ART

Tongan Bone Carving & Polynesian Crafts

ELIZABETH PETERSON

Bobbin Lace

TOHAHANI BEADWORK & SEWING

Navajo, Ute and Hopi Beadwork & Sewing

SHAR WU

Chinese Calligraphy and Painting

WALKER CUSTOM BOOTS

Bootmaking

Friday & Saturday Only

ZEYNEP KARIPARDUC

Turkish Crafts

FOOD MARKET

8TH STREET GREEK FOOD

Greek gyros & plates: chicken, traditional lamb

AFRICAN SPICE

Sierra-Leonean & Ghanaian spicy chicken, samosas, plantains

ASOCIACIÓN DE COLOMBIANOS EN EL EXTERIOR DE UTAH

Colombian arepas, chorizo, empanadas, avena, café de Colombiano

BASQUE CLUB OF UTAH

Basque chorizo, ham croquetas, churros

ITALIAN-AMERICAN CIVIC LEAGUE

Italian sausage sandwiches, cannoli, cornetti nutella, Italian soda

LA GARNACHA

Mexican street tacos, huaraches, quesadillas, agua fresca

MAMA AFRICA KITOKO

Congolese combo plates, samosas, beignets

MANKA FAMILY RESTAURANT + MIDVALE COMMUNITY BUILDING COMMUNITY

Bolivian saltenas, tucumanas, silpancho, chicha morada

NATIONAL TONGAN

AMERICAN SOCIETY

Tongan sapasui, lu pulu, kalua pork, kumala, mango otai

NEPALESE ASSOCIATION OF UTAH

Nepalese curry, masala, samosas, chicken momo, mango lassi

PAKISTANI ASSOCIATION

Pakistani samosas, curry, kebabs, daal, lassi, chai

PERUVIAN TRADITIONS

Peruvian rotisserie chicken, lomo saltado, salchipapas, papa ala huancaina

SOBE EATS CULINARY CONCEPTS

Mexican rice bowls with carnitas, tinga, shrimp, or poke

ST. ARCHANGEL

MICHAEL SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH

Serbian stuffed cabbage, meat stew, sausages, salad, Balkan pita

THAI ASSOCIATION OF UTAH

Thai potstickers, chicken lollipops, pad Thai tofu, Thai iced tea

UTAH ARGENTINA ALLIANCE

Argentine empanadas, flan, mini-alfajores, yerba mate

UTAH TIBETAN ASSOCIATION

Tibetan momo, chicken curry, veggie fried rice, mango lassi

VIETNAMESE VOLUNTEER YOUTH ASSOCIATION

Vietnamese spring rolls, pot stickers, bánh mì, lychee limeade

The Salt Lake City Arts Council and the Living Traditions Festival thank all of those who contribute to the success of the annual celebration of our community. We would like to acknowledge the following for their commitment to the festival and for their contributions of time, effort, and generous financial support.

Title Sponsors

FESTIVAL INFO

LOCATION

Washington Square and Library Square • 450 South 200 East

DATES & TIMES

Friday, May 19, 5:00–10:00 pm Saturday, May 20, Noon–10:00 pm Sunday, May 21, Noon–7:00 pm

INFORMATION

Located on the horseshoe East side of the Salt Lake City & County Building (801) 596-5000 livingtraditionsfestival.com

ACCESSIBILITY

WORKSHOPS

Located inside the lower level of the Library.

FILM SCREENINGS

Located inside the auditorium on the main level of the Library.

FOOD MARKET

Traditional cuisine prepared and sold by 19 food vendors. Booths are located at the south end of 200 East.

BEVERAGES

Traditional drinks at various festival food booths.

Presenting Sponsors

Partner Sponsors

Friend Sponsors

Media Sponsors

Restrooms, stages, inside the Library and all vendor booths are ADA accessible. There is ADA parking available on 500 South at 200 East.

For an ADA accommodation, questions, or additional information, please contact Shawnee Johnson at the Salt Lake City Arts Council - (801) 535-6519 or accessibility@saltlakearts.org. People with disabilities may make requests for reasonable accommodations no later than 48 hours in advance of intended attendance.

FIRST AID

Located on the horseshoe East side of the Salt Lake City & County Building. Adjacent to the Information booth and 200 E.

LOST & FOUND

Located in the Information booth

PERFORMING ARTS STAGES

North Stage - North end of 200 East South Stage - South side of Salt Lake City & County Building

Amphitheater - Library Square outdoor amphitheater

CRAFT ARTISTS

29 craft artists are located throughout the festival in booths.

PANELS & FOOD DEMOS

Located inside the old comic book shop on Library Square.

Soft drinks are available at the beverage tent in the middle of 200 East.

Beer and wine are available for purchase for patrons 21 and older in tents in the middle of 200 East.

FREE WATER

Free, filtered water will be located near the food market on 200 East and the kids area canopy Please bring your refillable water bottles to use throughout the event.

RESTROOMS

Portable toilets, including handicap accessible units, are located on the southwest side of the City & County building and the south side of Library square. North of the Leonardo Museum.

ATMS

There will be ATMs by the beverage booths and the food market on 200 East.

NO PETS / NO SMOKING

For their own sake, please leave your pets at home. Service animals are welcome. In accordance with Salt Lake City Ordinance, smoking or vaping is not permitted on the festival grounds.

PARKING & PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

We encourage our patrons to use alternative transportation such as Trax, UTA buses, Uber, Green Bike, or ride your own bike and park in our designated bike parking! There is limited parking throughout the surrounding blocks in pay lots and metered stalls. Metered street parking downtown is free on Sundays.

Produced by the Salt Lake City Arts Council in partnership with the Utah Division of Arts & Museums, the Living Traditions Festival is a three-day multicultural festival celebrating the traditional music, dance, crafts and foods of Salt Lake City’s contemporary ethnic communities.