Exceptional examples of traditional crafts are created on-site at the living traditions festival 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. 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. Craft artists will either be demonstrating their skills or selling their handmade crafts at their booth. Please see descriptions below for details.
AMERICAN INDIAN // BOOTH 16
URBAN INDIAN CENTER OF SALT LAKE
Indian Tacos
American Indian foods are generally simply prepared and based on what's available from the land. The iconic fry bread is a food prepared by many tribes and presented in varying combinations with beans, cheese and tomatoes and other ingredients, often called an "Indian" or "Navajo" taco.
BOSNIAN // BOOTH 4
AMERICAN BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINIAN ASSOCIATION
Cevapcici • Pljeskavica • Chicken Kebab • Baklava • Hurmasica • Palacink
The Bosnian cuisine is influenced from both the east and the west, based on light spices, fresh vegetables, sausages and kebabs. Stews and soups, incorporating lamb or beef, are often served at Bosnian meals.
CHINESE // BOOTH 7
Sweet and Sour Chicken •Vegetable Chow Mein • Egg Rolls • Fried Rice • Dessert Won Tons • Iced Lemon Tea
The vast nation of China has myriad regional delicacies, with its cuisine noted for beautifully prepared rice, vegetable, meat and poultry dishes. Sauces and spices are numerous and contribute to a significant diversity in flavor, texture and presentation.
HAWAIIAN // BOOTH 6
HUI HAWAII O UTAH
Hawaiian Shaved Ice • Teriyaki Beef Sticks • Lau Lau
The islands of Hawaii in the South Pacific prepare foods from the rich environment of vegetables, fruits and seafood. Roast pork is the centerpiece of a traditional Hawaiian luau, and noodles or rice are the foundation for many dishes. The cuisine represents a fusion of native and immigrant influences.
LAOTIAN // BOOTH 12
WAT LAO
Egg Rolls • Pad Thai • Chicken Satay • Fried Won Ton
Located in Southeast Asia, Laos has drawn from many cultures over the centuries, with a distinctive cuisine incorporating such ingredients as lemongrass, and other native herbs, greens and spices.
NEPPALESE // BOOTH 5
NEPALESE ASSOCIATION OF UTAH
Chicken Momo • Sel Roti • Chicken Curry • Chana Masala • Mango Lassi
The local food of Nepal consists of many things. The main dish is of rice (Bhat), lentils (Daal) and vegetables or meat. Hot, salty, sour pickle is a part of dish for taste. Sometimes it is wheat flour bread (roti or chapati) along with rice or in substitute of rice. Nepalese use mild to strong spices and red chili in vegetables and meat.
PERUVIAN // BOOTH 20
SABORES DE PERU
Papa a la Huancaina • Causa Limena • Picante de Pollo • Anticuchos • Pollo Saltado • Tallarin Saltado • Mazamorra Morada • Arroz Zambito
The three traditional staples of Peruvian cuisine are corn, potatoes, and chili peppers. Staples brought by the Spanish include rice, wheat and meats (beef, pork and chicken). Many traditional foods—such as quinoa, kaniwa, some varieties of chili peppers, and several roots and tubers have increased in popularity in recent decades.
SUDANESE // BOOTH 8
DINKA COMMUNITY OF SALT LAKE
Chicken Sheia • Spinach and Couscous • Sudanese Kabob • Mango Juice
In Sudan, regional cultural differences affect the cuisine with influences from the indigenous peoples and the food traditions of traders and settlers. Stews, breads, porridge and vegetables are staples for the Sudanese.
TAHITIAN // BOOTH 11
ISLAND TRADITIONS OF POLYNESIA
Pua'a Cascroutte • Tuna Pa'a • To'e Pinapo • Guava, Mango & Coconut Juice
Tahiti, in the South Pacific, is rich with tropical fruits, vegetables and seafood. Chicken and pork are staples in the Tahitian diet, as is taro root. Tahitian feasts include a lavish presentation of traditionally prepared foods, accompanied by music and dance.
TONGAN // BOOTH 21
NATIONAL TONGAN-AMERICAN SOCIETY
Lu Pulu • Fried Talapia • Sweet Potatoes • Chicken Chop Suey • Otai • Keke Fakapaku
Tongan cuisine is a very rich one having been influenced by international tastes. The staples of Tongan foods are pork, chicken, beef, and fish to name a few popular meats; coconut milk; taro leaves; and the various starches such as yams, taro, sweet potatoes, and tapioca. Traditional food is cooked in an underground oven called umu, unless of course it is the most popular spit-roasted succulent pig.
VIETNAMESE // BOOTH 13
VIETNAMESE VOLUNTEER YOUTH ASSOCIATION
Fresh Spring Rolls • Fried Spring Rolls • Fried Noodles • Chicken on a Stick • Ham Fried Rice • Vermicelli with Grilled Chicken • Lemonade
Vietnam has a great Southeast Asian culinary tradition, incorporating such elements as soy, rice, herbs, fresh fruits and vegetables, and a well-developed vegetarian menu for its many Buddhist residents.
BASQUE // BOOTH 10
BASQUE CLUB OF UTAH
Basque Chorizo • Basque Churros • Basque Ham Croquetas • Iced Tea • Lemonade
An independent culture from its neighbors of France and Spain, the Basque cuisine is distinctive in its reliance on such ingredients as beans, cod, paprika and sheep's milk cheese. The Basque sausage and lightly fried doughnut-like churros are emblems of the Basque community.
CAMBODIAN // BOOTH 19
UTAH CAMBODIAN COMMUNITY BUDDHIST TEMPLE
Chicken or Beef Lemongrass skewer • Grilled Fish Stick • Fried Spring Rolls • Cambodian Chicken Fried Rice • Asian Chicken Salad • Red Curry
Cambodian cuisine is one of the world's oldest living cuisines. With an emphasis on simplicity, freshness, seasonality and regionalism, Cambodian food has won praise for its elegant and understated use of spice; its harmonious arrangement of contrasting flavors, textures and temperatures within the meal rather than a single dish; and its thoughtful and, at times, extravagant presentation of dishes with plenty of herbs leaves, pickles, dipping sauces, edible flowers and other garnishes and condiments.
COLOMBIAN // BOOTH 1
ASOCIACION DE COLOMBIANOS EN EL EXTERIOR-SEDE UTAH
Colombian cuisine includes the cooking traditions and practices of Colombia and its Caribbean shoreline, Pacific coast, mountains, jungle, and ranch lands. Colombian cuisine varies regionally and is influenced by indigenous, Spanish, African, Arab and some Asian influences.
ITALIAN // BOOTH 9
Meatball Sandwich • Sausage Sandwich • Italian Cookies • Italian Sodas/Iced Coffee
Italian cuisine is enjoyed the world over, with regional specialties and the foundational ingredients of pasta, sauces, olive oil, tomatoes, herbs, spices and cheeses. An Italian meal promises a bounty of flavors, served in a series of courses, often accompanied by wine and mineral waters.
LEBANESE // BOOTH 17
SALT LAKE LEBANESE COMMUNITY/ST. JUDE'S MARONITE CATHOLIC CHURCH
Hummus Sandwich • Falafel Sandwich • Kibi Sandwich • Baba Ganoush • Sandwich • Spinach Fatiah • Meat Fatiah • Baklawa
The Lebanese palate has a Middle Eastern base with Mediterranean influences. Fresh vegetables, ground meat and sweets are typical of the choices on the Lebanese menu. Olive oil and lemon juice add to the traditional flavors and the Lebanese version of baklava is a favored dessert.
PAKISTANI // BOOTH 2
PAKISTANI AMERICAN ASSOCIATION
Samosas • Chicken Shish Kabobs • Chicken Potato Curry • Vegetable Curry • Jasmine Rice • Lemonade • Baklava
The South Asian nation of Pakistan reflects regional differences in its food, with such staples as chapati, lassi, ghee, yogurt, pickles and chutneys, herbs, spices and nuts.
SOUL FOOD // BOOTH 14
AFRICAN AMERICAN FAITH INITIATIVE
Deep Fried Catfish • Ribs • Hot Links • Mustard Greens • Dirty Rice • Cornbread • Sweet Tea
The term "soul food" is used to refer to a type of cuisine that is associated with African-American culture in the southern United States. The origins of soul food, however, are much older and represent well established style of cooking by Africans in Africa, several thousand years before.
SWISS BOOTH 15
SWISS CHORUS EDELWEISS
Bratwurst Sandwich • Cucumber and Tomato Salad • Apple Beer • Tortes
Switzerland has rich food traditions, known particularly for the use of potatoes, cheeses, sausages and other meats. Swiss bakeries are filled with such treats as cakes, tortes, and cookies, and the reputation of Swiss chocolate is universal.
TIBETAN // BOOTH 3
UTAH TIBETAN ASSOCIATION
Momos • Hot Spicy Potatoes • Vegetarian Fried Rice • Vegetarian Chow Mein • Spring Roll
This high mountain nation bases its foods on what is available. In the mountainous areas, vegetables are rare and barley, meat and dairy products are more prevalent. Yak butter, many types of tea, yogurt and yak milk are typical components in Tibetan meals.
TURKISH // BOOTH 18
PACIFICA INSTITUTE
Iskender Kabab • Milky Dessert • Tulumba Dessert • Samsa • Ayran • Salad, Rice
Turkey has a long repertoire of ancient recipes that were perfected by the chefs eager to please the Sultans. Turkish food is simple in presentation, its natural flavor not camouflaged by sauces; ever since the Ottomans passed laws to regulate freshness of food, leftovers are seldom found in Turkish homes.
BASQUE // BOOTH 10
BASQUE CLUB OF UTAH
Basque Chorizo • Basque Churros • Basque Ham Croquetas • Iced Tea • Lemonade
An independent culture from its neighbors of France and Spain, the Basque cuisine is distinctive in its reliance on such ingredients as beans, cod, paprika and sheep's milk cheese. The Basque sausage and lightly fried doughnut-like churros are emblems of the Basque community.
CAMBODIAN // BOOTH 19
UTAH CAMBODIAN COMMUNITY BUDDHIST TEMPLE
Chicken or Beef Lemongrass skewer • Grilled Fish Stick • Fried Spring Rolls • Cambodian Chicken Fried Rice • Asian Chicken Salad • Red Curry
Cambodian cuisine is one of the world's oldest living cuisines. With an emphasis on simplicity, freshness, seasonality and regionalism, Cambodian food has won praise for its elegant and understated use of spice; its harmonious arrangement of contrasting flavors, textures and temperatures within the meal rather than a single dish; and its thoughtful and, at times, extravagant presentation of dishes with plenty of herbs leaves, pickles, dipping sauces, edible flowers and other garnishes and condiments.
COLOMBIAN // BOOTH 1
ASOCIACION DE COLOMBIANOS EN EL EXTERIOR-SEDE UTAH
Colombian cuisine includes the cooking traditions and practices of Colombia and its Caribbean shoreline, Pacific coast, mountains, jungle, and ranch lands. Colombian cuisine varies regionally and is influenced by indigenous, Spanish, African, Arab and some Asian influences.
ITALIAN // BOOTH 9
Meatball Sandwich • Sausage Sandwich • Italian Cookies • Italian Sodas/Iced Coffee
Italian cuisine is enjoyed the world over, with regional specialties and the foundational ingredients of pasta, sauces, olive oil, tomatoes, herbs, spices and cheeses. An Italian meal promises a bounty of flavors, served in a series of courses, often accompanied by wine and mineral waters.
LEBANESE // BOOTH 17
SALT LAKE LEBANESE COMMUNITY/ST. JUDE'S MARONITE CATHOLIC CHURCH
Hummus Sandwich • Falafel Sandwich • Kibi Sandwich • Baba Ganoush • Sandwich • Spinach Fatiah • Meat Fatiah • Baklawa
The Lebanese palate has a Middle Eastern base with Mediterranean influences. Fresh vegetables, ground meat and sweets are typical of the choices on the Lebanese menu. Olive oil and lemon juice add to the traditional flavors and the Lebanese version of baklava is a favored dessert.
PAKISTANI // BOOTH 2
PAKISTANI AMERICAN ASSOCIATION
Samosas • Chicken Shish Kabobs • Chicken Potato Curry • Vegetable Curry • Jasmine Rice • Lemonade • Baklava
The South Asian nation of Pakistan reflects regional differences in its food, with such staples as chapati, lassi, ghee, yogurt, pickles and chutneys, herbs, spices and nuts.
SOUL FOOD // BOOTH 14
AFRICAN AMERICAN FAITH INITIATIVE
Deep Fried Catfish • Ribs • Hot Links • Mustard Greens • Dirty Rice • Cornbread • Sweet Tea
The term "soul food" is used to refer to a type of cuisine that is associated with African-American culture in the southern United States. The origins of soul food, however, are much older and represent well established style of cooking by Africans in Africa, several thousand years before.
SWISS BOOTH 15
SWISS CHORUS EDELWEISS
Bratwurst Sandwich • Cucumber and Tomato Salad • Apple Beer • Tortes
Switzerland has rich food traditions, known particularly for the use of potatoes, cheeses, sausages and other meats. Swiss bakeries are filled with such treats as cakes, tortes, and cookies, and the reputation of Swiss chocolate is universal.
TIBETAN // BOOTH 3
UTAH TIBETAN ASSOCIATION
Momos • Hot Spicy Potatoes • Vegetarian Fried Rice • Vegetarian Chow Mein • Spring Roll
This high mountain nation bases its foods on what is available. In the mountainous areas, vegetables are rare and barley, meat and dairy products are more prevalent. Yak butter, many types of tea, yogurt and yak milk are typical components in Tibetan meals.
TURKISH // BOOTH 18
PACIFICA INSTITUTE
Iskender Kabab • Milky Dessert • Tulumba Dessert • Samsa • Ayran • Salad, Rice
Turkey has a long repertoire of ancient recipes that were perfected by the chefs eager to please the Sultans. Turkish food is simple in presentation, its natural flavor not camouflaged by sauces; ever since the Ottomans passed laws to regulate freshness of food, leftovers are seldom found in Turkish homes.