To see culture coming alive, unfettered by politics, religion or race, was the true gift of the Rainforest Fringe Festival. It captured dignity. Scheduled to return next year, the Festival should continue to take people – and their pride – to the next level.

“Where’s the party?” A young man addressed us, his long curly hair tumbling into his eyes. His thick glasses slid low onto his nose. He could not have been older…