PHOTOS: Culture celebrated during fifth annual Perry International Festival

Photos from this year’s Perry International Festival. Attendees explored the world during the award-winning event on Saturday, March 7.

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March 9, 2026
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Culture was thriving in downtown Perry during its 5th annual International Festival on Saturday, March 7. The award-winning event once again brought together people from different backgrounds to enjoy food, support local vendors and watch stellar performances. 

In case you missed it, click below for a glimpse into the festivities. 

A blue tent with a table with colorful painted eggs on display. Behind the table sits a woman and a man. In front there is a taller man talking to a girl.
Vendors like “Eggspressions of Slovakia” would sell hand-painted eggs with different designs. (Sandra Hernandez/HHJ)
A man and a woman behind a table cooking.
Foods from different cultures were offered, introducing attendees to different flavors. (Sandra Hernandez/HHJ)
A man, standing on the left, and woman, standing on the right, dressed in colorful clothing and masks. The woman was wearing a gold mask and the man was wearing a white and red mask.
Street performers would dance away and take photos with attendees. (Sandra Hernandez/HHJ)
Two men and a woman performing on stage.
New performances were introduced this year including “Amiata Italian Band” performing traditional Italian music. (Sandra Hernandez/HHJ)
A big group of boys and girls on stage. They are holding their hands up in the air, smiling.
A K-Pop dance group performed upbeat dances to popular Korean songs the audience enjoyed. (Sandra Hernandez/HHJ)
Purses on a table. The table is covered in a pink cloth.
Vendors offered authentic items and promoted their businesses at the festival. (Sandra Hernandez/HHJ)
A group of people sitting on the grass.
Attendees watching the performances in front of City Hall. (Sandra Hernandez/HHJ)
A table filled with items like jewelry and trinkets.
Hand-made items offered attendees unique trinkets or jewelry during the festival. (Sandra Hernandez/HHJ)
A woman in traditional Indian clothing dancing. Behind her is the Indian flag which is orange, white and green.
“Glimpses of India” showcased their culture on the main stage. The group performed various dance-styles and music. (Sandra Hernandez/HHJ)
Three men with instruments performing on the street.
Other performances could be watched outside of the main stage offering different types of music attendees could enjoy.

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Sandra Hernandez/HHJ Staff Writer

Sandra Hernandez is a Staff Writer for the Houston Home Journal. Although she was born in Perry, she grew up in Warner Robins and is a Houston County native. She graduated from Middle Georgia State University in 2024 with a Bachelor of Arts in New Media and Communication. While in college, she served as Editor-in-Chief for the school’s newspaper The Statement. During her junior year, she started working with the Journal in 2023 and has been informing and connecting with her community since then. When she is not in the newsroom or chasing a story, she enjoys reading, watching movies/shows, listening to music, and spending time with her family and friends. She can be reached at sandra@hhjonline.com.

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