Fashion, music and performing arts from a variety of cultures entertained attendees of the annual Folk Festival at the International Peace Gardens of Salt Lake City on Sept. 20. Performances took place on the stage near the garden entrance. The various groups represented Russia, India, Scotland, France, Tonga, and the United States. SLCC students joined the festivities via an international folk fashion show, with designs featuring a blend of styles from two different countries.
Annual Folk Festival at the International Peace Gardens - Sept. 20, 2025
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A crowd watches a group of dancers as they perform the traditional Kolo dance of Croatia during the Folk Festival on Sept. 20 at the International Peace Gardens in Salt Lake City. (Shyanne Beecher)

A group of dancers pose for a picture after performing the traditional dance of Croatia during the annual Folk Festival on Sept. 20 at the International Peace Gardens in Salt Lake City. (Shyanne Beecher)

Young dancers wait with their parents as they warm up for their performance at the annual Folk Festival on Sept. 20 at the International Peace Gardens in Salt Lake. (Shyanne Beecher)

Young dancers perform a traditional Scottish dance in Highland clothing during the Folk Festival on Sept. 20 at the International Peace Gardens in Salt Lake City. (Shyanne Beecher)

Dancers set up to perform a traditional Scottish dance called the Sword Dance during the annual Folk Festival on Sept. 20 at the International Peace Gardens in Salt Lake City. (Shyanne Beecher)

A group of Russian dancers perform in traditional attire during the annual Folk Festival on Sept. 20 in Salt Lake City. (Shyanne Beecher)

Dancers in traditional Indian clothing perform the Mudras dance during the annual Folk Festival on Sept. 20 at the International Peace Gardens in Salt Lake City. (Shyanne Beecher)

A group of Indian dancers complete the final pose for the Mudras dance during the annual Folk Festival on Sept. 20 in Salt Lake City. (Shyanne Beecher)