The upcoming Bermuda CultureFest arranged for the holiday weekend promises to be a feast for the senses.Food, music and dance will all be on display as organisers Spanish Town Entertainment aim to unite the Island’s various cultures through a celebration of their differences and similarities.“We want an opportunity to share and showcase the culture, rich traditions, art and food of Bermuda,” said Eugene Dean. “Bermuda is a melting pot of cultures, and that has led to our success.“CultureFest can help to broaden this legacy by providing all residents with the opportunity to showcase their cultural traditions in a way that raises awareness, increases understanding, builds new relationships and improves those we currently share.“CultureFest is a uniquely Bermudian event that is designed for the people, by the people. We invite vendors, exhibitors, artists, musicians and educators to get involved.”The two-day event starts Sunday. Performers include the St David’s Island Native American community, Portuguese folk dancers, Filipino dancers, drum line, majorettes and Gombeys. Festivalgoers will have the chance to sample food from all over the world, and buy unique arts, crafts and jewellery from vendors.“There has been a lot of involvement from different community organisations,” said Mr Dean. “A number of youth organisations are providing an obstacle course, information about scuba diving and a BMX bike park. There is also a kiddie land. There are a number of different activities for families to enjoy.“The main goal is to bring our people together. We are hoping to improve relationships, and facilitate more social cohesion.“The idea is that as we build relationships and these networks, respect and admiration increases while disrespect and discrimination decreases.”The event will be held in Dockyard and arranged into a number of villages.“A community village will provide information about helping agencies such as the Family Centre and Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Bermuda; there will be a ‘green’ village showcasing sustainability and new technology. Another village will feature natural healing and health remedies.On Monday, there will be a walk for fathers and their children with the goal of “putting the hood back in fatherhood”. The walk will leave from the Rockaway Ferry Terminal at 10am and will arrive in Dockyard around noon.Shorter walks to Dockyard leave from Sandys 360 and Watford Bridge. There is a $20 registration fee for walkers and they can bring as many children as they like. The first 100 men to register will receive a free T-shirt and bag.Bermuda CultureFest is actually a revival of an event that was popular 20 years ago. The event was relaced by the Jazz Festival in 1996, which later transformed into the Bermuda Music Festival.“The whole Country is crying out for unity, so we recognised this was an appropriate time to start it again,” said Mr Dean. “The event started as a tool for reuniting the black community in its original form and was a grass-roots effort.”The event is sponsored by the Department of Tourism with endorsements from Governor George Fergusson, Premier Paula Cox and Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier. The West End Development Corporation, the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs and the Ministry of Public Safety are also involved.Ferries will run from Hamilton to Rockaway and Dockyard from 9am to 9pm on Sunday and Monday. Parking will be available in designated areas.Persons interested in participating should register today, before 6pm on www.bermudaculturefest.com. Alternatively, e-mail info@bermudaculturefest.com or call 295-4917.Forms are also available at Juice and Beans on the corner of Front and Burnaby Streets or Rock Island Cafe on Reid Street.