~Photos by Kevin Dickinson

The latest ArtsUnion event, Ignite, an evening of international eats, fire throwers, roving entertainment and a raucous celebration of global culture took place on Saturday in Union Square.

Food vendors this year included Pikliz International Kitchen (Haitian), Casa B (Latin American Tapas), India Palace, Union Square Donuts, and the Arts Council’s Nibble Culinary Entrepreneurs (Venezuelan arepas, among other edible delights).

There were food demos, a Global Chip guessing game, food-related crafts for kids, the “Nose Olympics!” and many more foodie activities.

Beyond the global grazing opportunities, the Boston Circus Guild danced with fire, craft vendors and numerous performers, including Xuchipilli Folkloric Ballet, belly dancers, Taiko drummers and ukelele minstrels also took part in the food court.

The festival was illuminated in high style by Todd Sargent.