Photos: Greer Goes Global International Festival 2026
- BREANNA LAWS
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The City of Greer welcomed back its annual International Festival this Saturday, representing 22 countries with educational booths, live performances and cultural cuisine.
The event brought a large crowd into Greer City Park, where there were more than 100 vendors and 30 entertainment acts to enjoy. Attendees could browse the countries’ booths to learn more about their traditions and customs. Two new countries came to the festival in this year’s lineup — Turkmenistan and Cape Verde.
For more information on City of Greer events, visit the city’s website.
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Crowds gathered at the Greer City Park amphitheater to watch the live performances.
A performance by the Purple Lotus Lion Dance group.
A duo performance by two of the TAAL School of Dance and Indian Arts’ advanced dancers.
The Purple Lotus Lion Dance crew huddles up before their show.
Crowds gather as the red lion tosses a ball to one lucky winner. The winner was able to turn in the ball for a free t-shirt at the Vietnam booth.
Community members play games on the lawn at Greer City Park during the International Festival.
A Falun Dafa demonstration held near Greer City Hall. Falun Dafa is a spiritual practice originating in China, featuring five meditation exercises linked to spiritual principles. Here, the group is performing the “Falun Standing Stance.”
Serpentine Jade, a trans-cultural fusion dance troupe, perfoms under the oak tree at Greer City Park.
Attendees browse through booths representing 22 different countries.
A festivalgoer stops by the South Korea booth.
Some countries had regional games and instruments for attendees to try out.
Attendees could buy cultural pieces from various vendors throughout the festival.
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