
In Salt Lake City, Washington Square Park and Library Square hosted the three-day Living Traditions Festival on May 16-18.
The free event allowed Utahns to enjoy diverse food, live performances and art from many cultures. The festival’s goal was to “facilitate understanding and belonging amongst communities.”
The Salt Lake City Arts Council produced the event along with the Utah Division of Arts & Museums.
2025 Living Traditions Festival in Salt Lake City
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Hopi Dance Group shared their cultural heritage at the Living Tradition festival on Saturday, May 17. (Hopi Dance Group shared their cultural heritage at the Living Tradition festival on Saturday May 17.(Hopi Dance Group shared their cultural heritage at the Living Tradition festival on Saturday May 17.(Teresa Chaikowsky)

Audience members enjoy the Hopi Dance Group's unique moves, cultural clothing and powerful beats at the Living Traditions Festival on May 17, 2025. (Teresa Chaikowsky)

The Hopi Dance Group performs dances passed down through the generations during the Living Traditions Festival on May 17, 2025. (Teresa Chaikowsky)

Divya Dancer expresses herself through dance during the Living Traditions Festival in Salt Lake City. (Teresa Chaikowsky)

Kechi Music Group performs Turkish music which is a combination of classical compositions and beats of modern pop tunes. (Teresa Chaikowsky)

Attendees practice Chinese paper cutting during the Living Traditions Festival on May 17, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (Teresa Chaikowsky)

Jingfu Lu, left, teaches Chinese paper cutting In the basement level at the Main Library. (Teresa Chaikowsky)

Audience members join the festivities by dancing while the Kechi Music Group play music during the Living Traditions Festival on May 17, 2025. (Teresa Chaikowsky)

Utah Sacred Harp Singers sing a cappella on the South Stage during the Living Traditions Festival on May 17, 2025. (Teresa Chaikowsky)

Over 40 craft tents were located throughout the Living Traditions Festival in Salt Lake City. (Teresa Chaikowsky)

200 East from 400 S to 500 S was closed off for attendees to enjoy the Living Traditions Festival in Salt Lake City. (Teresa Chaikowsky)

In front of each food stall, a flag displays the cultural cuisines available during the Living Traditions Festival in Salt Lake City. (Teresa Chaikowsky)

Food tents proudly displayed their country's flag at the Living Traditions Festival in Salt Lake City. (Teresa Chaikowsky)

Living Traditions Festival attendees had 17 food stalls to choose from featuring diverse multicultural food options. (Teresa Chaikowsky)

The audience participates in the New Zealand American Society's performance during the Living Traditions Festival on May 17, 2025. (Teresa Chaikowsky)

The New Zealand American Society performs the Dance of the Maori during the Living Traditions Festival on May 17, 2025. (Teresa Chaikowsky)

The children's tent allowed young attendees to make Mexican paper flowers and Pysanky paper eggs. (Teresa Chaikowsky)

Living Traditions Festival attendees visit Salt Lake City's Main Library rooftop, which reopened May 17 after being closed for nearly two years. (Teresa Chaikowsky)

Dance instructor Cristina Bolanos demonstrates a step from Marinera Dance during the Living Traditions Festival on May 17. (Teresa Chaikowsky)

Dance instructor Cristina Bolanos demonstrates a step from Marinera Dance during the Living Traditions Festival in Salt Lake City. Marinera Nortena is a traditional Partner dance that originated in Peru. (Teresa Chaikowsky)

Peruvian dancers perform in the basement of the Main Library during the Living Traditions Festival in Salt Lake City. (Teresa Chaikowsky)