Festival of Nations Spotlights Culture

By Matt Williams Sep 8, 2017 Festival, Festival of Nations, Matt Williams, MBU Timeline, media, St. Louis, Tower Grove Park

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.

International vendor poses with his product, handmade jewelry.

African merchant sells to a festival-goer.

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.

Festival-goer grabs an ice cream cone delivered with a metal pole.

By Matt Williams

Matt Williams, Staff Writer of MBU Timeline, is a sophomore pursuing a major in communication studies as well as a minor in Journalism. Matt is the founder of the not for profit corporation Matt’s Hats. Matt is an avid health food junkie and Steve Jobs fanatic. He hopes to work with companies in their marketing and communications department. His real passion is found in building meaningful company brands, that help people in their everyday lives.