Every year in late April, the International Festival, also known as iFest, transforms downtown Houston's taxing, business-like energy into an environment rich in culture and education. A vast number of countries are represented at the Festival through dance, music, food and art. However, each year, a specific country is recognized as the host of the festival, and its specialties are spread more prevalently throughout the festival. There is much to see and do at iFest, plenty of new foods to discover and enough entertainment to last for days.