Fire and Water Cultural Festival kicks off in Dartmouth Friday [Video]

The annual Fire and Water Cultural Festival starts Friday, bringing two nights of live music, art, dance, storytelling and more to the Halifax area.

The free festival celebrates Nova Scotia’s unique cultural diversity and offers something for every age.

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The two-day event will have interactive cultural exhibits including:

• Indigenous teachings
• African drumming
• blacksmithing
• henna tattooing
• Celtic storytelling
• live Acadian music
• all-ages craft station
• five local, diverse food trucks

Laura Selenzi and Kristin Langille are part the grand finale which will feature fire performances from Serpentine Studios.

Selenzi, who’s from Dartmouth, N.S., says she loves the chance to perform in her home region.

“I just love this space. We’re right on the waterfront and it’s such a great festival with all different cultural groups involved, and it’s a good vibe,” she said.

Langille says because they often see returning spectators, they’re always doing their best to keep their …