Waitangi Day Festival in the City

Palmerston North will commemorate the day by providing an all day live family concert and activities that will bring Te Marae O Hine The Square alive. Two stages providing a diverse mix of genres from cultural performances by Turakina Maori Girls College to live bands featuring Frankie and The Bee & The Hula Boys from Wellington, A Sir Howard Tribute by local musician Craven Noble will open the concert. There are a line up of 11 acts both new and seasoned bands. The combination will be electric as all performers on the day are headline acts. A karaoke will provide a special tribute to King of Pop and the concert will be supported by displays, arts & craft stalls, infomation booth about Te Tiriti O Waitangi. Plus there will be kai Maori, ethnic foods for sale and children's entertainment.

There will be an opportunity for the community to visit a Maori Village setup by major sponsors Te Wananga O Aotearoa. Visit promotional displays by tertary and health providers. Local businesses and agencies are supporting the day. So bring something to sit on, a picnic, wear a hat, bring an umbrella and enjoy.

Free fresh water courtesy of PNCC is provided along with sunscreen and umbrellas to use coutesy of PN Cancer Society.

Naumai Haremai whakataumai ra.

Event listed by Lorene

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