RALEIGH, N.C. -- Downtown Raleigh was filled with people from different backrounds and places who were all willing to experience different cultures.

The annual International Food Festival was held on Fayetteville Street Saturday. Despite the rain, thousands of people attended to taste food from all over the world.

Last year, 17,000 people attended the festival.

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