Festival offers taste of
A Caribbean festival brought a taste of the islands toPembroke Pines onSaturday.
The event, part of Caribbean American Heritage month, at the Pembroke Pines City Center, had music, free food samples and several vendors, as well as family activities.
It attracted people looking to learn or celebrate Caribbean American culture for a $10 entry fee.
Samantha Wang said she enjoyed the Caribbean music, which could be heard throughout the festival from the small stage adorned with flags of the Caribbean islands.
“I came out here today to learn about Caribbean culture,” she said. The 36-year-old drove from Hallandale Beach to experience the music, flavors and atmosphere of the Caribbean, she said. “The food here is really good — I got this huge plate of fish for like $10.”
She sat beside Odetta Grey, a 41-year-old living in Sunrise but originally from Guyana, onone of the courtyard’s few benches, though the two had never met. The colors of Grey’s outfit matched the red, green and yellowof the flag.
Barbara Lue and Jean Senior came prepared for the festival with folding chairs. They sat on the edge of the courtyard, swaying to the music.
“We go to these festivals all the time, to