Celebrating other cultures is important in this day and age. We could go all our lives only being exposed to what we know, rather than paying homage to countries across the globe. A festival celebrating what it means to be of African descent is coming to Houston in less than two weeks and it'll have food, music, arts, and more. Now is your chance to be part of something bigger than yourself! On Saturday, September 14 you can spend all day at Houston Baptist University enjoying African arts, culture, and entertainment in the best possible way. From 12 to 8 p.m., Houston African Festival, or Houston Afrifest, is back in the city for their 7th annual celebration. Entry into the festival is free for children, students, and seniors, and just $5 to anyone else. Cheap fun is just how we like it. View this post on Instagram Check out this shot of Master Drummer Amadou Kienou playing his Djembe. His skillful drumming and lively band will have you on your feet at the 2018 Afrifest! đ„ Location: 1655 Lower water street Date: July 20-22, 2018 #halifaxwaterfront #visitnovascotia #discoverhalifax #halifaxfestival #drums #africandance #africanfashion #africanfestival #dance #explorehalifax #music #live #summer #halifaxlife #halifax #dartmouth #afrifest2018 A post shared by 2019 AFAC (@afrifesthfx) on Jul 10, 2018 at 5:53am PDT Ethnic cuisine will be provided from all across the African continent. While us Texans love our grilled cheese and taco festivals, this fest will provide our tastebuds with a sensation like we've never had before. There will also be tons of live entertainment, games, and shops with the most incredible accessories and clothing. The vendors are all international so you'll definitely want to take home a gift or two. View this post on Instagram This weeks notable performer! Ramesha Drums are a group of young men hailing from Burundi. These captivating entertainers perform physical feats with such ease it appears as though they can defy gravity. Each year they amaze the crowd with their stunts and musicality. Donât miss them this year at Afrifest 2019; you will never see an act comparable! đ„ #halifax #africa #art #culture #drum #drummers #burundi #ramesha #đ§đź A post shared by 2019 AFAC (@afrifesthfx) on Jul 15, 2019 at 7:00am PDT The festival will be here before we know it, so now is the time to buy your tickets. You'll leave having a new respect for African culture and the realization that the world is a big, big place. If you love festivals like these, Austin has a Dia De Los Muertos celebration coming up that'll blow you away! This is part of what makes Texas so great. View this post on Instagram Kenyan Simba Zambezi Acrobats! #AfriFest More great moments to come. @haligonia.ca @thecoasthalifax @downtownhalifax @metro @halifaxnoise @discoverhalifax @perkshalifax @halifax.events A post shared by 2019 AFAC (@afrifesthfx) on Jul 22, 2018 at 2:25pm PDT 2019 Houston African Festival Price: $5 Cuisine: Ethnic Address: Houston Baptist University, 7502 Fondren Rd, Houston TX, 77074 Why you need to go: This is exactly the kind of celebration you want to be apart of! Food, music, and more unlike you've ever experienced in Houston before. Website