Performers take part in traditional dance at the 1st Annual South Pacific Island Festival in Evans, Ga. on August 26, 2023. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Performers take part in traditional dance at the 1st Annual South Pacific Island Festival in Evans, Ga. on August 26, 2023. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.

In pictures: South Pacific Festival in Evans Aug. 26

The culture of the South Pacific was celebrated Aug. 26 with dance and food from the islands at the inaugural South Pacific Festival at the amphitheater behind the Columbia County Library.

Performers take part in traditional dance at the inaugural South Pacific Island Festival in Evans, Ga. on August 26, 2023. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Many vendors were on hand cooking traditional dishes from the South Pacific at the inaugural South Pacific Island Festival in Evans, Ga. on August 26, 2023. Some of the vendors sold out. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Performers take part in traditional dance at the inaugural South Pacific Island Festival in Evans, Ga. on August 26, 2023. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
The Rhythm of Polynesia dancers perform at the inaugural South Pacific Island Festival in Evans, Ga. on August 26, 2023. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
The Rhythm of Polynesia dancers perform at the inaugural South Pacific Island Festival in Evans, Ga. on August 26, 2023. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.
Dancers perform at the inaugural South Pacific Island Festival in Evans, Ga. on August 26, 2023. Mike Adams/Augusta Good News.

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