Scenes from the 3rd Annual Perry International Festival

The 3rd Annual Perry International Festival took place earlier today in historic Downtown Perry. The event brought out large crowds who enjoyed singing and dancing performances, food, art, and more from many different cultures.

Many of the items being sold at the festival can't be found at most retailers in Middle Georgia (Photographer Nate Weeks)

Over 25 countries were represented at the festival this year and participants sought to teach others about their cultures through cultural education and entertainment.

The following photos were taken at the 3rd Annual Perry International Festival today where the smells of delicious foods floating through the air and the sounds of music and sights of talented dancers from multiple cultures had many in the crowd captivated.

Dancers from the Bulgarian American Cultural Association (representing Bulgaria) performed during the festival (Photographer Nate Weeks)

Several students from the Heritage School of Performing Arts (representing India) sang during the event (Photographer Nate Weeks)

The Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos was well represented at the Fiesta Callejera during the Perry International Festival (Photographer Nate Weeks)

This large creative skeleton in the Fiesta Callejera part of the festival loomed over the crowds at the festival (Photographer Nate Weeks)

Another talented student at the Heritage School of Performing Arts (representing India) danced during the event (Photographer Nate Weeks)

The Irish Dancers of Punchfront (representing Ireland) performed at the festival as well (Photographer Nate Weeks)

Very talented dancers from Tashiba Dance (representing multiple African countries) also performed at the event (Photographer Nate Weeks)

Another dancer from Tashiba Dance performing at the festival (Photographer Nate Weeks)

Food vendors selling tasty foods from around the world had tents and food trucks at the festival (Photographer Nate Weeks)

The Perry International Festival takes place every September in Downtown Perry and the event is free to attend.

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