Aotearoa Asia-Pacific Cultural Celebration is a vibrant community festival that brings together the rich cultures, traditions, and talents of Asian and Pacific communities across New Zealand. This annual event celebrates diversity, unity, and the shared spirit of Aotearoa through music, dance, food and drink, art, and family-friendly activities. More than just a festival, this celebration ... Read more
Discover the Guqin! Learn about the history and cultural significance of the guqin (古琴), a seven-stringed Chinese zither with a history of over 3,000 years, traditionally associated with scholars, poetry, and meditation. Known for its subtle, expressive sound, the guqin has long been used for personal reflection and storytelling through music. Enjoy live performances of ... Read more
This warm and welcoming workshop invites whānau to learn four easy songs from Māori, Fijian, Korean, and Swiss styles. Each song is introduced with a short story, gentle pronunciation support, and light call-and-response. The group will enjoy: Pūkarekare Ana (Aotearoa New Zealand, Māori) Isa Lei (Fiji) Jindo Arirang (Korea) A simple Swiss-style yodel The workshop ... Read more
Experience the Tortor Dance Performance — a traditional Batak ceremonial dance accompanied by Gondang music, symbolising unity, gratitude, and intergenerational blessing. The Batak are an ethnic group originally from North Sumatra, Indonesia. Batak communities live around the beautiful Lake Toba. Learn from our Cultural Showcase — a visual and interactive presentation introducing Batak customs, language, ... Read more
Dive hands-on into one of Tonga's most iconic traditions. Create Ngatu (Tapa cloth) from local recycled materials and take home an appreciation for this vital cultural art form! Enjoy a stunning cultural performance featuring dancers and performers dressed in gorgeous traditional tapa garments. Experience the elegance, rhythm, and storytelling woven into every move. Learn how ... Read more
Kra KoTo Kra presents A World of Cultures in Waiuku as part of the wider World of Cultures events happening in Auckland. This free event aims to showcase and share the various cultures within Franklin via performances, workshops, storytelling and food from our local eateries. Enjoy performances from Awhitu Akoma, our local West African Style ... Read more
Step into Chile with Kunza Dance Group Feel the heartbeat of Chile right here in Botany Library with Kunza Dance Group, performing as part of World of Cultures. This lively event brings Chilean traditions to life through colourful costumes, rhythmic music and expressive dances that tell stories of love, harvest, and celebration. Each performance reflects ... Read more
Get ready to move and smile with Tierra Viva, Auckland’s Colombian dance group, performing at Botany Library as part of World of Cultures. With colourful costumes and infectious energy, Tierra Viva brings the spirit of Colombia to life through traditional rhythms and joyful choreography. Each dance tells a story of celebration, love, and community, capturing ... Read more
Join Waiheke Library and Artworks for Waiheke's very first World of Cultures Festival! Celebrate our diverse and unique cultural communities with food stalls, cultural performances, arts and crafts. Let's bring the Artworks' courtyard to life and proudly represent all the different places we come from!
Chinese folk music ensemble featuring traditional ethnic instruments, this group brings the richness of Chinese culture to Aotearoa’s diverse communities. The Bringing Traditional Chinese Music into the Library series is a carefully curated programme designed to introduce audiences to the beauty and authenticity of Chinese folk music. These performances aim to share high-quality, uplifting traditional ... Read more
Experience the beauty and grace of Chinese culture through a vibrant showcase of traditional dance, music, and art. This captivating performance unites children and youth from diverse backgrounds to share the spirit of unity and cultural pride. Enjoy classical fan dances, Chinese-style hip-hop, the Intangible Cultural Heritage Fish Lantern Dance, elegant costumes, and live demonstrations ... Read more
Live traditional Japanese music performance Experience the vibrant sounds of Japan with Akane, a Japanese traditional music ensemble based in Auckland. Established in 2018, Akane brings the spirit of Japanese folk music to life through a dynamic blend of Tsugaru shamisen (three-string guitar), shinobue (bamboo flute), wadaiko (Japanese drums), and soulful vocals. Their performances weave ... Read more