More than 20,000 people flocked to Welwyn Garden City last weekend to visit the town's World Food Festival.
The popular event, organised by the Welwyn Garden City BID, saw the town centre transformed into a food lovers' paradise, with more than 50 traders offering cuisines from around the world.
As well as having their stomachs filled, the crowds were also entertained with live music, including performances Britain’s Got Talent semi-finalist Immi Davis, local rockabilly talent The Kopy Kats, Sabibah Stars belly dancers and Cuban sensation Carlos Miguel.
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Stonehills Square came alive too with the World Food Market, showcasing delights from local traders from delicious baked goods, samosas, oysters, and locally crafted gin.
"The World Food Festival has become a real highlight in WGC’s event calendar and a destination for foodies and families," said OJ Daya, chairman of the Welwyn Garden City BID.
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"It is fantastic to see this event get more popular every year.
"The support the food festival receives from the local community is greatly appreciated by our local businesses who fund this event. It is fantastic to see the town centre bustling with activities.
"It is always great to see local businesses such as Red Indian Restaurant, Gras and Misya getting involved in these events and utilising them to promote their restaurants to such a wide audience."
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