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Representing Aotearoa at the 2016 Pacific Arts Festival in Guam
Around 100 Māori and New Zealand-based Pasifika artists will represent Aotearoa alongside 26 other Pacific nations at the 12th Festival of Pacific Arts in Guam next May and June.
Considered the premier arts and culture event for the Pacific region, this is a government-to-government invitation, with the Māori Committee of the Arts Council of Creative New Zealand responsible for Aotearoa’s representation.
Invitations to the festival were extended to indigenous peoples of the Pacific, and Māori extended their invitation to New Zealand-based contemporary Pasifika artists to present a distinct Aotearoa voice.
“Once again we’re extremely pleased with the quality of artists who will be representing Aotearoa next year,” said Darrin Haimona, Head of the Aotearoa delegation for the 2016 festival and Chair of the Māori Committee.
“Together with our Pasifika brothers and sisters we will showcase the best of Māori and Pacific art from our country.”
Artists were invited to submit applications to be part of the Aotearoa delegation.…more
Manu Samoa Welcome Ceremony 2015 Rugby World Cup
Samoa 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games Kicks off
The 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games have kicked off featuring some of the highlights from Day 1
Director/Cam Op: Mario Faumui
Cam Op: Twayne Laumua
Te Maeva Nui Highlights 2015
Check out some of the gorgeous pics from this year's Te Maeva Nui in the Cook Islands, who are also celebrating their 50th year of Self-Governing in free association with New Zealand!
Atiu Enua Ura Pau
Mauke Ute
Aitutaki Enua Ura Pau
Tupapa Maraerenga Ute
Puaikura Reo Tupuna
Manihiki Enua Kapa Rima
Images courtesy of the Ministry of Culutre Cook Islands.
Fruit Carrier Race - Heiva i Tahiti 2015
Check out the highlights from the Fruit Carrier Race as part of the Heiva of the Tu’aro Ma’ohi, as part of the Heiva i Tahiti Festival this year!
The weekend of traditional Polynesian sports includes javelin throwing, stone lifting, coconut shelling, coconut tree climbing, and fruit carrier race.
Rubbed with monoi (coconut oil) and simply dressed in a pareu in the purest Tahitian tradition, competitors run a two-km race with two loads of fruits fixed on either end of a bamboo stick.
The race tests the athletes' speed, agility and endurance, and pays homage to the traditional transportation method still used to this day during their harvest time in June.
Coronation Parade in the Kingdom of Tonga!
Check out the Liahona High School Alumni parade down central Nukualofa yesterday in celebration of King Tupou VI's coronation!
The weather didn't stop the good times as alumni members of Liahona High School from around the world drew crowds in Hala Taufa’ahau. Secondary school brass bands from Liahona, Tonga High School, Queen Sāalote College and ‘Apifo’ou College also joined in the fun - along with the contestants for the Miss Heilala.
Taumafa Kava - Tongan Kava Circle
Check out the Taumafa kava ceremony held last weekend in the lead up to King Tupou VI's coronation! #HappyHappyTonga #KingTupouCoronation
King Tupou VI coronation
Check out some of the highlights of what's happening over in the Kingdom as they prepare for King Tupou VI's coronation!
We are keeping you Coconettes up to date with the haps from the Pacific #TongaKingsCoronation
Photos courtesy of Emily Mafile'o.
Tonga preparations for King Tupou VI's coronation!
Check some of the prep work in the Kingdom for King Tupou VI's coronation on Staurday 4th of July!
Highlights of the 2015 Vodafone Pacific Music Awards
See what went down at this years Vodafone Pacific Music Awards!
Vid courtesy of the Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs - check out their website for more info!