CultureFest is a colorful affair

Gopi Patel, near right, extends her arms alongside Shresha Kidambi, as they perform the Alaripu dance.
Gopi Patel, near right, extends her arms alongside Shresha Kidambi, as they perform the Alaripu dance.

Chattanooga, like the rest of the country, is a melting pot bringing together many different cultures. U.S. Census Bureau estimates show that in Chattanooga, 5 percent of the population is foreign-born, accounting for about 9,500 people.

Some of those cultures were on display at the 17th annual CultureFest held at the Chattanooga Market.

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