Following discussions with Pacific community leaders, we made the decision to postpone the Pasifika Festival 2021 due to COVID-19 uncertainty. Similarly, we were unable to run our event in January 2022.
However, we are pleased to announce that, coinciding with Rotuman and Samoa Language weeks, we are supporting Pacific performances and the ‘Kilbirnie Pasifika Pool Day’ this year. We look forward to bringing our Pacific communities together, to celebrate their stories, culture and knowledge.
Experience vibrant performances, and connect with friends and whānau at a day out with our tight-knit Pacific communities.
NZRF Rotuman Group Performance
Āhea | When Saturday 14 May, 12 noon
Ki hea | Where Wellington Museum | View on Google Maps | Accessibility
Te utu | Cost Free
Coinciding with Rotuman Language Week (8 May – 14 May), enjoy this celebration of Rotuman culture.
Kilbirnie Pasifika Pool Day
Āhea | When Saturday 28 May, pool open 7am–9pm, programme starts at 3pm
Ki hea | Where Wellington Regional Aquatic Centre | View on Google Maps | Accessibility
Te utu | Cost Half-price entry
A special opportunity for all people to celebrate Pacific culture, share knowledge and support the vision that Wellington is an inclusive, vibrant and creative capital.
Programme
3pm Performance by Anamua Fou Dance Group
Mafutaga Tagata Matutua Pacific exercise group
‘Bombing’/’Manu’ competition.
Samoa celebration
Āhea | When Saturday 4 June, 1.30pm – 4pm
Ki hea | Where Kilbirnie Recreation Centre | View on Google Maps
Te utu | Cost Half-price entry
Coinciding with Samoa Language Week (29 May – 4 June) enjoy the sights and sounds of Samoa with food, crafts, and a performance by the Porirua Samoan Methodist Youth Group. Bring your own skates/skateboards/scooters (no bikes).
Anamua Fou Dance Group
Āhea | When Saturday 4 June, 12noon
Ki hea | Where Wellington Museum | View on Google Maps | Accessibility
Te utu | Cost Free
A special performance to celebrate Samoa language week.
January 2023 will see the return of our Wellington Pasifika Festival.