2009 Living Traditions Festival
A celebration of salt lake’s folk and ethnic arts
Welcome to the twenty-fourth annual Living Traditions Festival: A Celebration of Salt Lake’s Folk and Ethnic Arts. At this celebration of the traditional cultures of the many groups, native and immigrant, that make Salt Lake their home, the whole community can enjoy a diversity of authentic foods, music, dance and crafts. Presented on the grounds of the beautifully restored Salt Lake City & County Building, Living Traditions brings together people of all ages and backgrounds to share the Festival experience. Each year, many artists return to perform, demonstrate their craft and share the traditional foods of their culture while new artists and groups join the celebration as well. The Living Traditions Festival brings the community together and supports the ethnic communities in maintaining their sense of identity and pride.
Local ethnic artists – craftspeople, dancers, musicians, and chefs – are at the heart of Living Traditions. They teach us about the techniques, styles, tools and materials that are used in their respective artforms, many of which are centuries old. We build on our diversity by bringing featured guest artists to perform, presenting music that might not otherwise be heard in our community, contributing to the overall celebration.
Through the Living Traditions Festival, we recognize the contributions that artists, who preserve cultural traditions in every community, make to our sense of place and the depth of our cultural experiences.
At Living Traditions, we hope you learn about and experience the many sights, sounds, and flavors presented for all to enjoy. We invite you to join with the many Living Traditions participants – in a spirit of mutual respect and understanding – to celebrate Salt Lake’s rich and diverse cultures.
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Location:
Washington Square, Salt Lake City & County Building, 450 South 200 East
Location Map
Festival Schedule
Friday, May 15, 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 16, Noon to 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 17, Noon to 7:00 p.m.
FREE Admission
First Aid
Adjacent to Crafts Market
Festival Information
596-5000; www.slcgov.com/arts
Information/merchandise/community resource canopies
East side of City & County Building. See map.
Festival Areas
Performing Arts Stages
Two stages, at north and south sides of the City & County Building
Workshop Stage
West side of City & County Building
Crafts Demonstrations
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Invited demonstrating craft artists located under six canopies on the east side of the City & County Building
Crafts Market
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Crafts made by demonstrating artists available for purchase, south of Information Canopy
Food Market
Traditional ethnic cuisine prepared and sold by 20 food vendors, each representing a local nonprofit community group. Located along 200 East
Living Traditions Film Series
A series of films on cultural themes, presented by the Salt Lake Film Center in the
Auditorium in the Main Library
Living Traditions Kids
Interactive area for children 12 and under, accompanied by adult
Saturday & Sunday, 1:00 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Living Traditions Kitchen
Ethnic cooking demonstrations located on 200 East
Beverages
Traditional ethnic drinks at various festival food booths
Beer, wine, water and soft drinks at designated Beverage Tents
Public Water Fountain
Center of Festival by Information Canopy
T-shirts and Other merchandise
Merchandise Canopy and Crafts Market
Festival Programs
Available at entrances and the Information Canopy
Parking and Public Transportation
Parking is available in the surrounding blocks and private paid lots in the vicinity of the Festival. Check UTA bus schedules, or ride TRAX and use Courthouse Station on North/South line or Library Station on University Line. Handicapped parking is designated on 500 South, between 200 East and State Street.
Lost & Found
Information Canopy
Restrooms
Portable toilets, including handicap-accessible units, are located on the west side of the City & County Building
ATM
Temporary ATMs are located on the City & County Building grounds
No Pets / No Smoking
For their own sake, please leave your pets at home. Service animals are welcome. No smoking is permitted on Festival grounds.
Accessibility
People with disabilities may make requests for reasonable accommodations no later than 48 hours in advance in order to attend Living Traditions. For questions, requests or additional information, please contact the Salt Lake City Arts Council at 801-596-5000 or DSDHH voice: 801-263-4861/TDD: 877-860-4861.