Some of the world's top artists have been entertaining visitors at a major arts festival.

Years in the making, the Triennial festival of contemporary art features 22 major projects.

Folkestone philanthropist Roger De Haan was visibly excited about the turnout, with arts luminaries from places as diverse as Moscow and Latvia arriving at the harbour, not to mention media ranging from the New York Times to French television, and of course the Kentish Express.

Artist Tracey Emin, whose bronze baby clothes are a notable part of the festival, said: "It’s early June and there are more than 500 people here. How many people do you usually have at this time of year?

"Every weekend you are going to have people visiting Folkestone, discovering the shops, the little restaurants, and the lovely architecture.

"It’s really brilliant for Folkestone and the South East."

The works of art are spread from the West to East of the town, from the Metropole to the Harbour, with many local people involved.

Mr De Haan, whose Creative Foundation helped organise the Triennial, said: "Many of the local artists have been working with us, and local schools. It has been a strong collaboration. A lot of the pieces are extraordinarily imaginitive and many of the artists have interpreted Folkestone in a creative way."

As well as the Creative Foundation, money and help for the event has come from The Henry Moore Foundation, Shepway District Council, The Arts Council, and of course the Roger De Haan Charitable Trust.

For more information, visit www.folkestonetriennial.org.uk