4 min read | Now recognized as the longest-running Juneteenth celebration in the state, this family-friendly event has grown into a staple summer tradition—one that highlights the power of gathering, storytelling, and shared experiences.
Connecting People, Places, and Stories to History: Magnify Utah Partners with the Utah Historical Society
4 min read | We’re thrilled to announce a meaningful collaboration between the Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs’ Magnify Utah and the Utah Historical Society.
Many Languages, One Utah: Stories of Language, Learning and Legacy
5 min read | Utah is celebrated for its stunning red rock canyons, snow-capped mountains, and tight-knit communities — but just beneath the surface lies another source of richness: language.
Utah Filipino Festival: A Joyful Celebration of Filipino Heritage in the Heart of Utah
3 min read | Since its founding in 2014, this grassroots, community-powered festival has grown into one of Utah’s most beloved cultural celebrations—highlighting roots and tradition.
Tee Longhair | Guiding Culture and Community Spirit
4 min read | As a proud Ute woman, my life has been centered on family, community service, cultural teaching, and reclaiming tradition for future generations.
Experience the Magic of the Utah Shakespeare Festival
2 min read | By Dustin Khong Since its inaugural season in 1962, the festival has blossomed into a nationally recognized event, drawing theater enthusiasts from across the globe!
Days of ’47: Utah’s Heart of the Pioneer Spirit
2 minute read | Written by: Dustin Khong The festival commemorates the journey of early Utah settlers who traveled the western frontier in search of land to start their new lives.
Utah’s Heart of Scandinavia: The Utah Scandinavian Festival
2 minute read | Written by: Dustin Khong Utah’s Scandinavian Festival has been a staple and a spectacle since 1976 as an effort to revive the city of Ephraim’s Nordic heritage that has been long standing in the area since 1880
Magnify Utah and America250: A Celebration of Stories That Define Us
4 minute read | As part of Utah’s America250 initiative, people across the state have been invited to reflect on key questions about the nation’s history, their family’s experiences, and their hopes for the future.
Eileen Quintana | Carrying Forward Tradition and Community
4 min read | My story of Utah has been one of carrying deep cultural connections to the land, bringing forth my community, and the preservation of Indigenous knowledge.
Ann Marie Sherman | Strength in Tradition, Commitment to Heritage
2 minute read | Though I was born in New Mexico and I spent most of my early years on the Navajo reservation in Southeastern Utah.
Utah’s Obon Celebration
3 minute read | By Dustin Khong
Festival-goers can experience the rhythmic pulse of taiko drums and join the lively Bon Odori folk dance that circles around a central stage.