The Auckland Pasifika Festival, a celebration of Pacific Island culture, has attracted thousands of attendees this year. The festival, held at Western Springs, showcases the rich cultures of 11 Pacific Island nations, making Auckland the largest hub of Pasifika people in Aotearoa. The festival features cultural and contemporary performances, arts and crafts displays, and local delicacies.
Teams from all over Aotearoa, including performers who traveled from the Cook Islands, have participated in the festival. Performers have expressed their excitement at the opportunity to celebrate their cultures with their Pacific siblings.
The festival has also attracted a number of politicians, including Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. The family-friendly event concludes tomorrow. The festival has been covered by RNZ reporters, who have captured images of the performances and attendees.
Among the performers are dancers from the Cook Islands, the Vaitupu Community representing Tuvalu, Fijian youth celebrating their Melanesian heritage, and a group of Tokelaun ladies sharing the stage with a young dancer. Other images feature Prime Minister Christopher Luxon interacting with attendees, Labour leader Chris Hipkins, and the crowds enjoying the festival.
