Through the years, Memphis in May has played host to international Ambassadors, exhibits and performance troupes from 38 countries, including Japan (1977 & 1986), Canada (1978 & 2016), Germany (1979), Venezuela (1980), Egypt (1981), The Netherlands (1982 & 2001), Israel (1983), Mexico (1984), Australia (1985), China (1987), The United Kingdom (1988), Kenya (1989), France (1990), […]
International
Ghana – 2022
Click the buttons below to see photos and read more about the 2022 International Salute to Ghana.
School Competition Winners – 2022 Ghana
Children’s Poster Competition – sponsored by International Paper Grand Prize Winner – Elliana Duckworth Grades 5 & 6 1st – Elliana Duckworth 2nd – Jack Feng 3rd – Youheng Zheng Grades 3 & 4 Nora Faust Daodao Fu Kynlee Verlulst Grades K – 2 Nathan Rawley Jeanpear Puerto Mia Mallard Multimedia/PowerPoint Competition – sponsored by […]
The King’s Speech
Royal Visit
His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, ruler of the Asante Kingdom, will attend and participate in our international salute to the Republic of Ghana. The Asante Kingdom is a constitutionally protected sub-national traditional state in union with Ghana. The Asantehene’s visit to Memphis will highlight some of Ghana’s culture and traditions. His Majesty will lead […]
Fashion Show
Kente & Kitenge: The Fashions of Ghana Fashion Show and Champagne Brunch FASHION SHOW BRUNCH – Enjoy food, fun and authentic fabrics at this show for fashion and culture lovers produced in coordination with ACCRA FASHION WEEK. Featuring designers from Ghana: Broots Fashion FashionGHANA Style by Magbrien Red Cotton Boutique Date: Saturday, May 7, 2022 […]
Archived Educational Resources
2022 – GHANA Full Guide K-2 Guide 3-5 Guide 6-8 Guide 9-12 Guide 2019 – MEMPHIS Memphis Curriculum Guide 2018 – CZECH REPUBLIC International Teachers Conference Materials – Czech Republic Czech Republic Curriculum Guide 2017 – COLOMBIA International Teachers Conference Materials – Colombia Colombia Curriculum Guide 2016 – CANADA International Teachers Conference Materials – Canada […]
School Competitions
Bringing Ghana to Memphis Classrooms in 2022 Education Competitions encourage creativity and learning about the honored country among Memphis-area students. Competitions are open to students within the Shelby County schools, private schools and home schools. Categories include PowerPoint & Multimedia, Creative Writing, Graphic Design and International Poster. While each of Memphis in May’s educational competitions […]
Fine Arts Submission
Fine Arts In 2022, Memphis in May International Festival is excited to salute the Republic of Ghana! Rich in natural resources, poignant history, unique art and music communities, and friendly people with more than 100 indigenous cultural groups, Ghana is the seventh African country to be honored in the festival’s forty-four-year history. 2022 Salute to the Republic of Ghana Featured […]
School Performances
Teachers! Looking for a field trip for your students? As part of the 2022 Salute to Ghana, Memphis in May International Festival presents the National Dance Company Ghana at The Orpheum Theatre during International Week, May 2 – 7, 2022. The National Dance Company of Ghana (Ghana Dance Ensemble), established in 1962, is one of the […]
