National skills were on display Some got better views than others A local woman brought her own colorful headgear Oman's display was fascinating Fried plantains were popular with the crowd Henry, age 4, was drawn to a floating ducks game Henna tattoos were available from artists at the f… The crowd grew as the day progressed Pets were welcome Soon, the street was filled with fairgoers An interesting meeting The kitten, Poko, and its human, Nino from Saudi A… Journalism grad student Jing Fu from China shot vi… There was something for those of every age Irish dance is always popular Ben and April enjoyed African kebabs Food lines were long Nuthatch Crew of Congere, Long Island Sound, 1993 On the foredeck Battling the helmsman Some boat, Long Island Sound, 1993 Heading to the race course on a chilly day Girls love kittens Parade of flags Ethnic instruments accompanied the parade Festive costume festively worn The parade Muhammet Ariturk, from Turkey Erin Grimes and Morty the Chihuahua Kento Matsuoki and Yayoi Nakano, from Japan Little Beckett, age 2, is too young -- and too coo… Thai dancers drew a crowd Traditional foods from many lands were offered. Before the parade, volunteers chose the flags they… Delicious fare was served Basel Al Saadi, from Oman, describes his country t… The local health inspector issues a clean bill of,… The Malasian Students Association display Nabila Abd Mahan, student from Malaysia Games from many nations were played Hashim Pashtun, from Afghanistan, was master of ce… The fair began with a parade of flags From "Count On / Wait For" Kaitlin Flynn