HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Downtown Huntington was abuzz Sunday afternoon with music, food and extravagant ensembles as part of Marshall University’s 52nd annual International Festival featuring several different countries and cultures from around the globe.
Sounds and smells filled the air at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena, drawing in a large crowd.
The free event gave visitors a look at cultures and countries from around the world. Organizations from the community set up booths and displays featuring everything from a question-and-answer booth to demonstrations of calligraphy and art, pastimes and more.
The popular event has grown so much throughout the years that its time was expanded to help give visitors longer to learn about the cultures…