Every June, the streets of Philadelphia explode with color, music, and the aroma of traditional African food during the Odunde Festival — one of the largest African-American street festivals in the United States. Drawing visitors from across the globe, including Africa and Brazil, the Odunde Festival is more than a cultural gathering — it's a culinary journey into the heart of the African diaspora.
Among the drumming, dancing, and colorful fabrics, you’ll find one thing that ties every culture together: food.