Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Fred Mitchell officially opened the 21st Annual International Cultural Wine and Food Festival last weekend.

Part of the proceeds of the festival will aid those affected by Hurricane Matthew.

Pictured: A cultural performance at the 21st Annual International Cultural Wine&Food Festival October 22-23, 2016. (BIS Photo/Derek Smith)

Pictured: Children perform at the 21st Annual International Cultural Wine&Food Festival October 22-23, 2016. (BIS Photo/Derek Smith)

Pictured: US Embassy Charge d’Affaires Lisa Johnson, Minister of Foreign Affairs Fred Mitchell, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to The Bahamas Huang Qinguo and his wife, Madam Zheng Chuncao, at the 21st Annual International Cultural Wine&Food Festival October 22-23, 2016. (BIS Photo/Derek Smith)