2012 Festival of Nations Photo Gallery

Visitors to the Festival of Nations had 33 food booths from which to choose along Food Court Row.

Photo by Cathy Smentkowski

Zambian dresses on display at the World Bazaar at the Festival of Nations on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012.

Photo by Cathy Smentkowski

Many families made sure they stopped by the Family Arts and Crafts area at the 2012 Festival of Nations.

Photo by Cathy Smentkowski

These colorful scarves were just one of the items on display at the Global Corner, which allowed visitors to explore the cultures of St. Louis' 15 sister cities.  The Global Corner was sponsored by the St. Louis Sister Cities Program of the World Trade Center-St. Louis

Photo by Cathy Smentkowski

Many visitors stopped by the St. Louis Sister Cities booth at the 2012 Festival of Nations.

Photo by Cathy Smentkowski

Russian nesting dolls for sale at the World Bazaar at the 2012 Festival of Nations.

Photo by Cathy Smentkowski

Alma de Mexico dancers were one of the many diverse cultural groups that performed at the 2012 Festival of Nations.

Photo by Cathy Smentkowski

Peruvian gifts for sale at the World Bazaar at the 2012 Festival of Nations.

Photo by Cathy Smentkowski

Visitors had a chance to test their athletic and dancing skills in the Village Green.  Depicted above is a Tai Ji demonstration.

Photo by Cathy Smentkowski

Mexican wall hanging on display at the World Bazaar at the 2012 Festival of Nations.

Photo by Cathy Smentkowski

Bengali hand-made items at the World Bazaar at the International Institute's 2012 Festival of Nations in Tower Grove Park on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012.  Since 1919, the International Institute of St. Louis has been making a difference by helping immigrants adjust to life in America and by celebrating the rich cultural traditions they bring.  Helping immigrants and refugees become independent and valuable contributors to the St. Louis community results in a better St. Louis for us all.

Photo by Cathy Smentkowski