This is the first entry of Made In Boston and I am excited that I can begin with the 2012 African Festival. The goal of this blog is to highlight different parts of Boston's social scene including events, artists, concerts, businesses, and parties.
Today I was able to go back to Africa without using my passport. I smelled amazing spices, spied yummy kabobs, listened to great music. The African Festival bought all kinds of people-young, old, and from various backgrounds. There was diversity in products, booths, foods, and styles. I am excited whenever Boston showcases its cultural diversity and I can attend free events ;)
Today I was able to go back to Africa without using my passport. I smelled amazing spices, spied yummy kabobs, listened to great music. The African Festival bought all kinds of people-young, old, and from various backgrounds. There was diversity in products, booths, foods, and styles. I am excited whenever Boston showcases its cultural diversity and I can attend free events ;)
Most importantly this festival imported great fashion, cloth, and art.
The trend at the African Festival was definitely print, bright colors, in
contemporary shapes from sheaths, hi-low, and super maxi.
Kerone & Tara in pretty summer dresses.
There were also some amazing non-profits and vendors that I want to showcase. It is hard to find wax print, cloth, and specialized African catering in Boston so the African Festival is the perfect place to try out new products and find new vendors.
Check out this booth's non-profit Bostonkidstv
Nakia in a beautiful dress bought from a thrift shop in Brooklyn
Find a similar dress at Balela-Where fashion meets life
Susan in a summer trend hi-low dress
Phindi Erika Chowa in a stunning print maxi dress.
Babs in collage cloth wide pants. Winner of most stylish guy.
There were also some amazing non-profits and vendors that I want to showcase. It is hard to find wax print, cloth, and specialized African catering in Boston so the African Festival is the perfect place to try out new products and find new vendors.
Best samosas in Boston and yummy chipati.
NACO's Ayenda with his niece
The Balela boutique owner used beautiful wax print to make contemporary and trendy styles. Balela-Where fashion meets life
Marc Anthony and his salon of perfumes, incense, and shea butter.
Gabriel Ba Ramazani showcasing his art.
Check out his collection Gabriel Ba Collection
Signing off ;)
Robyn
Please email me any events or businesses that you would like me to blog about at robyngibs@gmail.com.
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