As Part of the Urbanesia Festival A unique celebration of Taotao Håya (taow-taow-hodza) culture is on the menu at Urbanesia Contemporary Pasifika Festival ‘15, serving up a platter of sensorial surprises from the Marianas Islands in the North-West Pacific Ocean. Through cuisine, song, chants and dances, Māngere Arts Centre – Ngā Tohu o Uenuku becomes …
Fresh out the Box, brought to you by Freshmans Dance Crew, uses urban and fusion based movement to capture the spirit of Pacific and Māori youth culture. Captivating showcases will leave audiences inspired and intrigued to learn more. Tuesday 17 November 7.30pm – 8.30pm General Admission $10 Corner Bader Drive and Orly Avenue, Mangere Auckland …
Myths and Legends in my veins Pairing up artists to produce works that honour their ancestors is the genesis for curator Reina Sutton’s forthcoming project, Myths and Legends in my veins. “We are all connected somehow,” Reina says. “There are myths and legends from all corners of the world. One or more of these stories …
Live singing from a live choir, with Live percussion of pake and fala (mat), AFAKASI is a mash of physical theatre, spoken word, siva Samoa, and contemporary movement all intricately woven together to display the churning internal struggle of Leilani Etuale. You are taken on a journey with Leilani as she battles to find equilibrium …
Auckland War Memorial Museum is proud to host the first ever national Pacific Heritage Arts Fono. Running from Thursday 22 October through to Saturday 24 October, the free three day event will provide a forum for Pacific heritage arts practitioners to gather, share and exchange their respective knowledge and experiences with each other and museum …