Fishermen’s Village and the Cultural Heritage Center of Southwest Florida Present the 6th Annual International CultureFEST Saturday, October 12, 2024 Fishermen’s Village and the Cultural Heritage Center of Southwest Florida are thrilled to announce the 6th Annual International CultureFEST, taking place on Saturday, October 12, 2024. We invite attendees to wear traditional attire representing their cultural heritage and to join the Cultural "Parade of Nations" at 12:00 noon. Immerse yourself in a vibrant celebration of cultures from around the world—right here in your community! Bring your lawn chairs, beach throws, sunblock, and even your drums to create a drum circle as we celebrate global unity. From 12:00 to 6:00 pm along the covered Breezeway, artisan vendors will showcase handmade crafts, accessories, gems, and educational displays from diverse countries such as Ukraine, Guatemala, Indonesia, the Bahamas, Chile, China, India, Trinidad & Tobago, the Philippines, Colombia, and more. Attendees can also learn about the Islam Association and the Gullah- Geechee Culture. Feast on delicious cuisine representing the rich flavors of Asia, South America, and the Islands. Live global music and cultural dance performances will take center stage at the Sunset Beach Club Stage from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The exciting lineup includes performances by the Kellyn Celtic Dance Arts, Belly Dance Connection of SWFL, the Asian Community Dance Crew, ShimmyBOOM Global Tribal, Kasayahan Filipino Dance Troupe, Ciai Tribal Troupe, Kharizma Bellydancers, Hula Connection, Surang Wood, Tri-Color Dancers of Venezuela, Beija-Flor Performing Arts, Jemma Farray, Pazia Hadora and many more. The evening will conclude with the captivating vocals of Maritza Cedeño from Chone, Ecuador. The event will be hosted by Jaha Cummings, President of the Cultural Heritage Center, and Pearl Cruz-Morrison, Director of Cultural Affairs. Join us for a day of global culture, music, food, and fun at the 6th Annual International CultureFEST! Admission is FREE and Parking is FREE!