— Photo by Bobbie Toner

The Somerville community is invited to celebrate the city’s Nepali community at a free festival showcasing Nepal’s vibrant and dynamic culture on Saturday, June 1, starting at 4 p.m. (rain date Saturday, June 8) at Union Square Plaza.

Festival attendees will get an opportunity to explore the food, live music, art, and culture of Nepal via an exciting array of vendors from Somerville’s local Nepali community.

The Nepali Cultural Festival is co-hosted by the Somerville Arts Council, SomerViva, and the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA NCC USA MA Chapter).