The Cultural Expressions Festival

The Cultural Expressions Festival took place from June 25 to June 26 at Fredericton’s downtown. Music blasted from speakers, plates filled up with delicious food and people’s laughs were heard from blocks away. It was a time to celebrate and enjoy the city’s cultural diversity.

Edited 20 — Latin dancers performed “Sopa de Caracol,” a traditional Honduran dance. Karen Flores (Honduras), Natalia Solano (Mexico), Carolina (Venezuela) and Acilia Brizzio (Honduras).

Edited 15 — Spectators took pictures and videos of the show.

Edited 17 — Tacos were one of the many delicious multicultural foods served during the festival.

Edited 4 — How could you say ‘no’ to them?

Edited 18 — Cuban fried plantains were one the of best sellers.

Edited 9 — People from all ages and ethnicities were there to celebrate diversity.

Edited 11 — African food for everyone!

Edited 6 — And also, desserts…

Edited 3 — “Best gelato I’ve tried… ever.” – Fernanda Damiani (left, Brazil)

Edited 15 — Traditional dances were presented throughout the afternoon.

Edited 30 — But they danced off stage as well…

Edited 14 — …to the delight of many.

Edited 24 — There were many fun activities for children such as face painting.

Edited 31 — And free bubble-makers were given to all.

Edited 8 — Anything for these smiles!

Edited 29 — There’s no real festival without Chinese food, right?

Edited 2 — It was a good weekend, indeed.

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