Join us for a suite of activations and workshops that celebrate the rich languages and cultural expressions of the Moana. Bought to you in partnership with P.A.C.I.F.I.C.A Whitireia Branch, with the Support of Creative Communities Porirua.
Pandanus weaving
Monday 6 July, 1pm – 2pm
This year, Kiribati Language Week is celebrated from 5 July – 11 July. Join the Maneaban te I-Tungaru Incorporated Society Porirua, for a weaving session using pandanus and other materials.
Join us for three mornings of movement and community connection. Nofo Fitness is a seated aerobic exercise programme inspired by Pasifika/South Pacific dance and music, led by P.A.C.I.F.I.C.A Whitireia member Faliu Fay Liua'ana and Branch President Lēo'o Jenny Taotua‑O'Carroll.
Observe the artform of Sandroing as we highlight Vanuatu Language Week, 26 July – 1 August. Tracing a continuous line through history, Vanuatu sand drawings are inscribed on the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage. Repositories of knowledge, songs, and cosmologies brought to you by Wellington Vanuatu Community & Friends
In commemoration of Cook Islands Māori Language Week, 2 August – 8 August, celebrated members of Tīpurepure ‘Au Vaine will work on-site, transforming the gallery into a communal making space.
To celebrate Tongan Language Week, 16 August – 22 August, learn how to make your own Tongan kahoa necklace with skilled Tongan artist, Mele Halafihi during this interactive workshop. Suitable for 8yrs+
