2025 Honored Country – South Korea Greater Memphis Chamber leading International Programming Building on a partnership spanning nearly 50 years, the Greater Memphis Chamber will lead all international, economic development, and diplomatic activities for Memphis in May International Festival, including the annual selection of an honored country. The Memphis in May Board of Directors unanimously […]
International
Sponsors
International Salute Sponsors Education Partners Partnership Opportunities For more information on becoming a partner for one of our many events or programs, please contact our Sponsorship Department.
Experience
Experience Memphis in May Each year, Memphis in May International Festival aims to bring the world to Memphis and Memphis to the world. There are several ways to experience the culture of the 2022 honored country of Ghana and the culture is unlike any you’ve ever seen. While the honored country will be visible in […]
Performances
Malaysia! Live in Memphis As part of the 2023 Salute to Malaysia, Memphis in May International Festival presents Malaysia! Live in Memphis at the Cannon Center during International Week. Discover the history and culture of one of Asia’s most colorful nations through vivid and captivating music and dance presented by the JKKN Malaysia dance troupe. […]
Exhibits – Ghana
Every Human Being is a Human Being The subject of slavery continues to engage the attention of scholars worldwide because the subject is of contemporary relevance and importance and new sources, new ideas, new methods, new approaches and new evidences keep emerging. Ghana’s role and contribution to trans-Atlantic slavery is recounted differently in diverse spaces […]
Gala
2022 International Gala Salute to Ghana: Black Star Black Tie Gala The Board of Directors of Memphis in May International Festival invites you to the 2022 Black Star – Black Tie Gala saluting the Republic of Ghana. This spectacular event will celebrate the history and culture of the Republic of Ghana with an exclusive menu […]
Cinema – Ghana
Coming to Africa, screening with Q&A to follow Monday, May 2, 2022 Screening will be FREE to the public! There is limited seating. Check out an amazing Memphis – Ghana film collaboration that is bound to bring to joy to the entire family! Produced by Memphis film producer, Anwar Jamison, Coming to Africa is a feature-length comedic drama that […]
Cuisine – Ghana
Culinary Arts of Ghana The Cuisine of Ghana: Official Dignitary Dinner Honorary Chef: Jove Ansah Saturday, May 7, 2022 | Dinner served at 7:00pm Chez Philippe, The Peabody Hotel | Honorary Chef: Jove Ansah About Chez Philippe: A world-class fine dining restaurant that’s known for its inventive French cuisine, wine, and elegant setting inside The […]
Education
About Our Education Programs CREATING A GLOBAL CLASSROOM Memphis in May International Festival believes that education is an integral part of our festival. International awareness is at the core of the Memphis in May International Festival’s commitment to the education of the Mid-South community, children and adults alike. Each year, the area’s youth immerse themselves […]
Honored Country Curriculum Guide
Salute to Malaysia Curriculum Guide This guide is developed each year by the Memphis in May International Festival to provide a comprehensive educational review of its annual honored country. It is provided to elementary, middle and high school teachers as a teaching tool, offering activities and lesson plans to help students explore that country’s history, […]
