December 4, 2024 – The Greater Memphis Chamber and Memphis in May International Festival announced South Korea as the 2025 honored country, highlighting the growing economic partnership between Memphis and one of Asia’s largest economies. The selection celebrates South Korea’s increasing presence in the Greater Memphis region, where investments have surpassed $85 million since 2019. […]
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MEMPHIS IN MAY INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL UNVEILS THE 2023 FINE ARTS POSTER AND ANNOUNCES ‘SALUTE TO MALAYSIA’ PROGRAMS
March 21, 2023 – Memphis, TN. Memphis in May International Festival kicked off the Salute to Malaysia by unveiling the 2023 Fine Arts Poster and releasing a slate of international programs honoring Malaysia tonight at the Renasant Convention Center. International performances, enriching exhibits, business programs, a film series, cuisine, an award-winning education program and the […]
MALAYSIA ANNOUNCED AS 2023 HONORED COUNTRY BY MEMPHIS IN MAY INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
October 27, 2022 – Memphis, TN. Memphis in May International Festival announces the diverse, multi-ethnic and multi-cultural nation of Malaysia as the 2023 honored country. Malaysia is the eighth Asian country selected by the organization as the honoree for the citywide festival salute. Celebrating the people and culture of Malaysia will be the year-long focus […]
Memphis in May Issues 2022 Annual Report and Economic Impact Study At Annual Public Meeting
THE FUTURE OF MEMPHIS IN MAY IN JEOPARDY OVER TOM LEE PARK LEASE TERMS Memphis in May International Festival held its Annual Meeting on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at the Memphis Botanic Garden. Results from the 2022 festival were released along with an economic impact study that measures the scale of increased spending in Memphis […]
Move from Riverfront to Fairgrounds Results in Dramatic Decline for Memphis in May
Festival reports record financial loss and lowest attendance in over two decades MEMPHIS, TN, June 16, 2022– Memphis in May returned in 2022 presenting two of the city’s most popular large-scale events at the Fairgrounds in Liberty Park, a temporary location for one year. Preliminary attendance reports indicate a substantial decline in attendance for both […]
King Otumfuo Osei Tutu II will visit Memphis to attend the Salute to the Republic of Ghana
April 7, 2022 – MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE, USA – Memphis in May International Festival announced that His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, will attend and participate in the Memphis in May International Festival’s salute to the Republic of Ghana in May. Festival organizers received the official notice from the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi, Ghana, in […]
2022 FINE ARTS POSTER HONORING GHANA
March 24, 2022 – MEMPHIS, TN. Memphis in May International Festival unveiled the 2022 Fine Arts Poster honoring the Republic of Ghana tonight in the National Civil Rights Museum’s Hyde Hall. The original work for the Fine Arts Poster is acrylic on canvas and was created by Memphis artist Carl Moore. “This will be Carl’s […]
Pandemic Forces International Salute To Ghana To Move To 2022
The international Salute to Ghana, slated for May 2021 has been postponed to May 2022 due to the continuing effects of the global pandemic. The honored country salute is designed to bring people and cultures from around the world together in Memphis for a mutually enriching and educational experience. Mounting such an event in May […]
