Hundreds gathered inside Tangeman University Center's Great Hall April 23 to officially kickoff Worldfest 2012 at the University of Cincinnati. The event included plenty of dancing, free international food and a welcome in eight different languages.

Photos by Dottie Stover

Photo gallery of Holi Festival of Colors

Watch video of opening ceremony
See highlights of the International Festival
Read about all the Worldfest events
Take the Worldfest Food Tour

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