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VIDEO: The 2012 DanceAfrica Bazaar

The streets jumped to life around BAM, pulsing with the sounds and smells of the African Diaspora

Enjoy some of these pictures taken at the 35th DanceAfrica Bazaar and Festival.

This year, more than 300 vendors from around the world converged on the streets surrounding BAM, transforming the neighborhood into a global marketplace offering African, Caribbean, and African-American food, crafts, and fashion.

The Bazaar also featured entertainment for families with face painting and crafts at the Children's Village, including guest artists roaming through the marketplace throughout the day.

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