Whether it was dancing the cocoa, sampling dirt-oven bread, using the batty mill to squeeze sugar cane for fresh juice, or joining the tamboo bamboo procession, Natural Treasures Day in Charlotteville remains an exhilarating experience for patrons.
However, the event did not always enjoy such success.
Cultural stalwart Annette Alfred reflects on the journey that transformed Natural Treasures Day into the celebrated festival it is today.