Wellington City Council postponed its summer Pasifika event for the safety and well-being of our community – but now a
series of smaller events will celebrate our Pacific communities.
To mark the Pasifika language weeks coming up, and to bring our Pacific communities together to share their stories,
culture and knowledge, there’ll be a series of festivities including performances, music, crafts, food and even a Pool
Party in the coming months.
To coincide with Rotuman Language Week (8-14 May), there’ll be a celebration of Rotuman Culture with performances at
Wellington Museum on Saturday 14 May from midday.
As part of Samoa Language Week (29 May – 4 June), there’ll be a special opportunity with a Pasifika Pool Party on
Saturday 28 May for everyone to celebrate Pacific culture, share knowledge and support Wellington as an inclusive,
vibrant and creative capital.
The festivities will include performances by the Anamua Fou Dance Group, the Mafutaga Tagata Matutua Pacific Exercise
Group, and a “Bomb” competition with prizes for the best manu.
On Saturday 4 June, there’ll also be two events for the whole whānau to experience the sights and sounds of Samoa with
food, crafts, and performances at the Kilbirnie Recreation Centre and a dance group at the Wellington Museum.
All Wellingtonians are invited to enjoy these events.
NZRF Rotuman Group Performance
Āhea | When:Saturday 14 May, 12 noon
Ki hea | Where:Wellington Museum
Te utu | Cost:Free
Kilbirnie Pasifika Pool Day
Āhea | When:Saturday 28 May, programme starts at 3pm (pool open 7am–9pm)
Ki hea | Where:Kilbirnie Pool and Recreation Centre
Te utu | Cost: TBC
Samoa Celebration
Āhea | When: Saturday 4 June, 1.30pm – 4pm
Ki hea | Where: Kilbirnie Recreation Centre
Te utu | Cost: TBC
Anamua Fou Dance Group
Āhea | When: Saturday 4 June, 12 midday
Ki hea | Where: Wellington Museum
Te utu | Cost: Free