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The sights, sounds - even smells of Africa come to Dorset for six days of great events this May as the World Comes to Town for Dorchester Festival. Pulsating rhythms, spectacular dancers and hundreds of children in African-inspired costumes come together for a free weekend of music, dance and celebration over the end of May bank holiday. Performances from African music legend Kanda Bongo Man and stand-up comedy talent Gina Yashere head a stunning line up of international artists appearing in the Festival’s evening venues. And to top it off - a North African 'souk' will transform the streets with a diverse range of African textiles, leather and other products and a range of exotic food and drink.