Stepping out of the car, I was greeted by a burst of cheerful music spilling out on the street. The vibrant flags and flapping banners made it all too clear that a festival was being held. I entered the hum of sights, sounds and scents grabbing for my attention.

There were stalls set up displaying all kinds of handmade items, including crocheted squishy plush toys, beaded jewellery in all colours of the rainbow, gleaming porcelain vases, satin scarves flowing like waterfalls, breezy t-shirts with neon graphics stamped across the front, organic hand soaps and so many more fascinating items.

The area was jam-packed with people milling around, browsing the displays, sitting on benches, basking in the balmy sunlight while a lazy breeze drifted along. Children were huddled around a clown, ‘oohhing’ as he juggled bright plastic balls. Mouth-watering........

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