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Pasifika Festival
Auckland boasts the world's largest Polynesian
population, and celebrates the art, culture and lifestyle of this
vibrant native community with the annual Pasifika Festival. The
festival opens on Friday evening with a concert showcasing talented
Polynesian music artists. On Saturday the entertainment continues
with local church music and dance groups while visitors can sample
traditional food, view art and handcrafts, browse at more than 300
stalls and wander through the series of 'Pacific Island villages'
for a total cultural experience.
Venue: Western Springs Park, Great North Road
Date: 7-8 March 2008
Website: www.aucklandcity.govt.nz/whatson/events/pasifika
Hero Festival
A feast of culture, arts, music, dance, drama and
drinking makes up the packed programme for Auckland's Hero
Festival, aimed at spreading 'Gay Pride' across the Pacific
islands. Chief among the numerous events taking place during the
annual two-week festival is the 'Big Gay Out' at Coyle Park, which
is filled with food stalls, bars and trade and display tents for
the occasion. Another highlight of the Festival is the Hero
Party.
Venue: Various
Date: 1-23 February 2008
Website: www.hero.org.nz
