Friday, March 13, 2009

Pacifika Fest

New Zealand is very close to the Pacific Islands and there are tons of Pacific Islanders living here. Every year there's a huge Pacifika Fest to celebrate the diversity of island cultures. Each island has a section of the huge park to put up anywhere from 10 to 35 booths selling food, crafts, etc. At each "island" there was also a main stage where traditional dances and music were being performed. It rained on us, but it was definitely worth it.



My amazing Tongan lunch.

Coconut ice cream in a pineapple. So good!


The Maori Haka (warrior dance).

Samoan dancer.

1 comment:

  1. mmmmmmmm coconut ice cream sounds so damn good. I want some now. But anyway, TONGA AND FIJI ehh? And I thought you were goin all the way out there for some edumacation. So jealous. Hope all is well!!

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