Introduction by Marcie Spencer
00:00Bolingbrook Community Television's Marcie Spencer introduces us to International Fest (iFest) 2024
00:0000:29Mayor Mary Alexander-Basta
00:29Marcie interviews Bolingbrook Mayor Mary Alexander-Basta, where Mary discussed the purpose, history, and future of the event.
Nermeen Moussa - Egypt
02:47Marcie learns about Egyptian hand-made jewelry.
Benardine Prah - Ghana
03:58Marcie learns about "Ethnic Hue" and the purpose of Ghana's vibrant clothing.
George Osei - Ghana
04:40Marcie learns about various organic products made in Ghana.
Adejoke Oyewole - Nigeria
06:47Marcie explores custom designed clothing made in Nigeria.
Nerissa Caballes - Filipino Friendship Society
07:51Marcie learns how the Filipino Friendship Society spreads word about their culture.
Bhavini Patel - India
09:18Marcie tries on a saree, a principal outer garment of women of the Indian subcontinent, consisting of a piece of often brightly colored, frequently embroidered, silk, cotton, or, in recent years, synthetic cloth five to seven yards long.
Julio Belazquez - Mexico
11:01Marcie examines products from seven different states of Mexico.
Helen Mitchell - Bolingbrook Resident
13:13Marcie hears from a Bolingbrook resident who explains why she enjoyed the iFest event.