On Memorial Day, I spent the day in Brooklyn at B.A.M. ( Brooklyn Academy of Music) at the Dance Africa Bazaar. It is an event that I look forward to going to every year and the crowd is always the best, so chill. It always feels like a barbecue an extroverted friend’s house, lots of great music, beautiful people, and even better food.
Since I come every year I had in my mind the places I want to hit on my list. First, I checked out the handmade crafts. There were baskets made of natural straw and fresh grass. They smelled so green!

I haven’t bought one yet because I currently don’t have anywhere to put them. There were also fans, carved masks,instruments, canes, and statues.

Hand carved wooden goods at B.A.M. Dance Africa 2015

Hand carved wooden goods at B.A.M. Dance Africa 2015

Hand carved wooden goods at B.A.M. Dance Africa 2015

Hand carved wooden goods at B.A.M. Dance Africa 2015

After that, African fabric, jewelry, and clothing were next to make the rounds. Everything I saw I wanted to buy at least one selection of.

In between all of that I checked out the jerk chicken stall and my brother’s favorite “nut meat” vegan food stall, both of which I have only found at the Bazaar because they don’t have stand alone restaurants. So I made sure to arrive with an empty stomach and patience for the long lines. I missed a dance troupe performance while waiting on-line, so no “Dance” in Dance Africa 2015 for me. I ended up getting a small dinner and a sorrel. So delicious!!!

But I did get to see the cutest group of kids battling on hula hoops though!

I had such an awesome time, even though I left with empty pockets. At least, I had a full happy belly! Do you attend any cultural events like this in your city? I’d love to hear about it, let know in the comments!