The Cultural Diversity Festival | Te Hui Ahurea Kanorau

Join us to celebrate the 2nd year of The Cultural Diversity Festival - Te Hui Ahurea Kanorau here in Kāpiti.

10am - 4pm

This festival aims to bring together students, families, and communities from the Kāpiti and Horowhenua regions and beyond to celebrate our cultures and traditions through music, performance and food. Bring your festive vibe and come in your traditional dress to help promote respect, unity, and the diversity of cultures.

What to expect on the day?

• Performances representing different cultures
• Food trucks
• Crafts market
• Community fashion show at noon

With performances from:

• Kapiti Coast Pipes & Drums (Scotland)
• VUW Mukume Taiko Drummers (Japan)
• Otaki College - Kapa Haka Group (NZ)
• FilCoro, Kapiti Kids Dance, Igorotak NZ (Philippines)
• Srivichai Dance Group (Thailand)
• Pacifika Community (Pacific Islands)
• Raumati South Orchestra (NZ)
• Columbian Group (South America)
• Orleta Polish Folk Dance Group (Poland)
• Naadan Kiwis (India)
• Ruan performer - Hsuan-Chen Lin (China)
• Gold Coast NZ R’n’R (America)
• Marimba (South Africa)
• Horewhenua College (NZ)

And a lot more!

This is a family-friendly event, and Koha is appreciated.

Check out the video from last year's celebration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5pIJSE9GOE