Tangata o le Moana Opening Festival - Labour Weekend 2007

Te Papa went Pacific over Labour Weekend 2007 with a three-day celebration launching Tangata o le Moana, our long-term exhibition focusing on Pacific Island communities in New Zealand. Almost 21,000 visitors visited Te Papa to celebrate it, the highest visitation over a Labour weekend period since 2001.

You will find below the photographs of the various events that took place during the weekend.

Here are links to some other online videos and photos:
Tagata Pasifika videos - Youtube videos - fijituwawa's pics on flickr

Opening Ceremony

Official opening on saturday morning photos.
FiaFia in the Foyer - 20/10/07

Check out performances by a high school cultural group, ukulele maestro Chuck Upu, and the drag-a-licious Diva Siva. Plus MC Antsman spins old-time Pacific hits from his Viking Record collection.
Pacific Craft Village

See talented Pacific mamas and papas – trained in Pacific craft methods – demonstrating their skills
On The Marae

Ukulele and Pacific Drum workshops, Hula workshops, cultural groups and Mamas
Hip Hop Hut

Three days of hip hop and outdoors events, lead by MCs King Kapisi, Tha Feelstyle and MC Flowz.
Saturday Night Siva

A night of Polynesian music. dance and food. Featuring Vaimutu Allstars Band and Brother Love (hit song 'Ruketekete) & Ukulele Maestro Chuck Upu playing Pacific siva favourites with guest acts including Buckwheat & drag-a-licious trio Diva Siva.