Auckland is home to more than 180,000 Pacific people and the Pasifika Festival is the best time to get involved and celebrate our diversity. Just like we did at Warkworth Library yesterday when I hosted a Pasifika storytime (with the help of Eileen from Northcote Library so that I didn't damage the Pacific languages in the same way I mangled Chinese for the Chinese New Year last month). We had an awesome time counting in Samoan (a great success) and singing Head Shoulders Knees and Toes (not so much so but we had fun trying).
The Pasifika Festival runs all week culminating in the huge Festival Day on Saturday 12th March at Western Springs. There is also an opening night concert lakeside on Thursday night from 7pm. Here is the link through the Auckland Council website with a list of events.
The Libraries around Auckland are also celebrating Pasifika. As well as more storytimes and rhymetimes, there are demonstrations, music, song and craft. Here is the link through to the library website to find out what is happening in your neighbourhood.
Or visit your library and pick up one of the brochures on offer.
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