— Photos by Kevin Dickinson

Somerville’s Haitian and Brazilian communities came together for “Haiti and Brazil Hit The ‘Ville,” a cultural festival on Sunday, Oct. 18, featuring music, dance, food, family-friendly activities and more for the entire community.

The festival took place from on the Union Square Plaza, bringing together two of the largest groups within the wider Somerville community that are both served by the SomerVIVA program. Music by the Haitian konpa band SKJ Sakaj, and renowned Brazilian forro band Jatir, filled the square as festivalgoers feasted on traditional foods such as Haitiian fritay and Brazillian churrasco, purchased handmade crafts, and watched performances of Brazilian jiu jit su and more.

The event was hosted by the City’s SomerVIVA immigrant outreach program in partnership with the Somerville Arts Council’s ArtsUnion Project.