Humans Of The Islands - Dallanz Tuiseke & Iane Atalifo

My name is Dallanz and I'm representing Rotuma. This is our first time at a festival like this and we are so excited to represent our culture.

We are drummers and we play the lales and the dunduns and the pahua. We are part of the Fijian delegation and we are also performers in Rako Pasifika which is a contemporary dance group in Fiji

Iane: We have strong links with other Polynesia styles Wallace and Futuna, Samoa and Tonga so we've adapted our styles to other countries as well Rotuman music is most similar to Fiji.

Iane: The Kuki and Tahitian beats are the best their very technical and their instruments compliment each other very well. We've actually been to Washington DC and the Blues fest in Byron Bay. We do our cultural dances which is based around themes - climate change and global warming.

What makes the Rotuman flavour stand out at the festival?
Dallanz: Our energy. Especially when we come together before our shows it's really really strong
Iane: I also love the Samoans - their slap dance, and the Rapanui performers!