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Eduardo Diaz has brought together a multicultural band for this performance. They are Keey Fremm from Russia, Chris Manlunas from the Philippines, and Eduardo from Chile. The trio will perform in a range of musical styles from Latin Folklore including Cha Cha Cha, the popular dance music from Cuba; the romantic Bolero; La Rumba, the party music from Northern Cuba; Salsa which became popular in ...

Sri Lanka is a small but diverse country, full of natural wonders and with a rich biodiversity. The country is home to a temple that is famed for housing the relic of the tooth of Buddha. The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic is a Buddhist temple in Kandy, a city about 70 kms from the capital city, Colombo. According to the legend, the tooth relic was kept in India following the death of Buddha....

Te Pua Inano, was established in 2018. Most of the members were born in New Zealand from Cook Islands parents who had settled in Rotorua. They love to share the songs, dances and drumming that were passed on to them from their ancestors. They are passionate about sustaining and revitalising their Cook Islands culture for future generations. They are proud to be Kuki Airani and to showcase the s...

The grand finale by our performers from all the different home countries. The first song, from a Czech fairytale, will be performed by 11 year old Nina Smith from Mount Maunganui. She will then be joined by Emire Khan Malak and the other performers to sing two waiata and the New Zealand national anthem. In closing, there is a Lion Dance to wish us all a Happy New Year. The Lion Dance is an impo...

The Kunza Dance Group, a vibrant Chilean folklore ensemble based in Auckland and Tauranga, has been captivating audiences for over four years. They have had unwavering support from the Latino community and their performances have been enjoyed by many audiences, including at the Rotorua Night Market’s Latin American Fiesta in January of this year. The group is anticipating continued growth, and ...

As one of the oldest civilisations in the world, India is famous for its wonderful cultural, religious, language, and ethnic diversity. This can be summarised by the phrase “Unity in Diversity.” In India, the many communities, traditions, and beliefs have co-existed for centuries to now form its modern, complex society. You'll see the fashion of eleven different states of India. The traditional...

The group of South African singers, brought together by Yani du Plessis, will be singing the South African national anthem and a medley of traditional Afrikaans songs. As you can see, they are proudly wearing the shirts of the Springboks, the South African rugby team that won the Rugby World Cup for a record fourth time in 2023. This group of South African migrants have made Rotorua their home....

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The Kapa Haka group Te Whanau o Ohinemutu

Te Whanau o Ohinemutu opening karakia and the Kapa Haka Group performance.

The Taiko Japanese Drumming team, Rotorua RACCO, has been based in Rotorua since 2006. Hiroe and Paul Howell brought Taiko drums from Japan when they moved to New Zealand. Hiroe, the team leader and drumming tutor, learned Taiko drumming from a professional Taiko team in Japan for more than 20 years. The music and dancing that the group will perform today have a history of over 400 years. For t...

The City of Rotorua Highland Pipe Band was established in 1935. The band wears the Campbell tartan in honour of its founding members, the Campbell brothers. The band plays at many community events during the year, including on ANZAC Day and at the Christmas Parade. They also compete against other bands around New Zealand and participate in the National Championship in March of every year.

The Chinese Umbrella Dance Group

Happy Festive Season.

Pōwhiri for Migrants, 12 August 2023. Tangatarua Marae.

Events and programmes 2022

Multicultural African Lunch

He Kete Kotahi He Whenu Maha, One Basket Many Strands Art Exhibition and Awards.

Outstanding Contribution to Rotorua

End of the year 2021

COVID vaccination message in Fijian; Losalini Cegumalua, Registered Nurse at Thames Hospital.

COVID vaccination message in German; Sonia Franz, Disability support worker.

COVID vaccination message in Sinhala; Dr Eesha Karunanayake, General Practitioner.

COVID vaccination message in Malayalam; Maggi Anto, Registered Nurse at Rotorua Hospital.

COVID vaccination message in Chinese; Dr Po Kin Ho, Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

COVID vaccination message in French; Dr Thomas Armingeat, Rheumatologist.