Creole Culture on Display at Riverwalk

From: The Broward Times | Date: May 27, 2005| Author: Anonymous | Copyright information

Creole culture encompasses the majority of the Caribbean

Creole Culture will be on full display this weekend as cultures from all over the world converge on Esplanade Park on the Riverwalk. Spicy dishes, colorful costumes, sexy rhythms and eye-catching art are just some of things you can expect at the fist Annual International Creole Fest.

The ACTION Foundation has been planning the festival for almost a year, and after hours of had work has complied artist and representatives ...

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