Cultural Performances

Meet our conference openers; local young talent ready to welcome you to our conference each day with singing, music, and dancing, showcasing the vast and vibrant Pacific.

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Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngā Mokopuna

Kapa haka is a treasured art at Ngā Mokopuna, a total immersion Māori-language school in Wellington. To the ākonga (students) of Ngā Mokopuna, kapa haka is a vital expression of their identity and a part of everyday life in Te Ao Māori (the Māori world).

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Aotea College Kuku Airani

Aotea College is home to a thriving group of Kuki Airani (Cook Islands) performers. The passionate students have been dancing and drumming since a young age, their talent nurtured by a proud community fiercely committed to keeping the vibrant cultural traditions of the Cook Islands alive.

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Tautua Dance Academy

Established in 2016, Tautua Dance Academy connects and encourages Pacific youth in Wellington with their cultural heritage through performing arts. The academy has quickly grown in size and reputation for its excellent traditional Siva Samoa (Samoan dance) and Siva Afi (fire knife dancing) programs.