There's a fascinating cultural festival taking place this Sunday, January 24, in the Overvecht area of Utrecht, just north of the main city center. The Winter Light Tandem Cultural Festival presents a day of music, poetry, dancing, art and fun, representing cultures from around the world. Inside, there will be African dancing, Persian poetry, music from South America and the Balkans, and Indian temple dancing. There will also be events going on outside, including henna tattoos, hair braiding, and some free hot chocolate or soup, along with toasted marshmallows to keep you warm.

The festival is presented by many of the actual residents of Overvecht, sharing their culture with their neighbors. The festival runs from 1-6 p.m. Sunday at the Cultuurhuis Stefanus (Amazonedreef 40). Entrance is free. Their website has a full listing of the performers and schedule (in Dutch).