Festival of Nations Spotlights Culture
The annual Festival of Nations was the place to see, smell, hear and meet the world recently in St. Louis. Tucked away in Tower Grove Park, the setting of Midwest America, the festival paired local influences with the rest of the world, making for a visually captivating weekend. The annual event took place Aug. 26-27.
- International vendor poses with what she calls. “Her special hat”
- International vendor poses with her product, a handmade bowl.
- Father and son enjoy the festival.
- Festival-goer dresses for the occasion.
- International vendor poses with his product, handmade jewelry.
- African merchant sells to a festival-goer.
- Entrance to the Festival.
- Child enjoys the art and creativity of face painting.
- Vendor prepares the popular coconut water drink.
- Festival-goer purchases a traditional dish from international vendor.
- Woman serves her traditional dish.
- Festival-goer grabs an ice cream cone delivered with a metal pole.
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