 | The Waitakere Moon Festival | | | Event Type: Theatre, Multicultural, Music, Dance/Drama, Festivals/Parades, Markets, Family/Kids | | | |
 | 03 Oct 2009 | | | 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. | | | | | Waitakere Moon Festival is a well established and much loved occasion which celebrates the cultural diversity of our city, with a particular focus on Chinese language and traditions through the sharing of music, dance, arts, crafts and cuisine.
The Moon Festival is a popular East Asian celebration of abundance and togetherness, dating back over 3,000 years to China’s Zhou Dynasty.
The traditional three stages of celebration are the welcome, gazing and farewell of the moon.
The Festival commences with a dragon dance, a Maori welcome, traditional lion dance, a full entertainment programme and a stunning fireworks display to conclude the evening.
There will be a bustling market place, performances, demonstrations on both indoor and outdoor stages, a fashion parade showcasing traditional Chinese costumes, hands on activities and workshops for young and old to enjoy and a programme of quality entertainment from the many different Asian cultures and from the Pacific Islands.
| | | | Venue: | New Lynn Community Centre
45 Totara ave; New Lynn; Waitakere City
| | | | | Cost: | Free | | | | | Contact: | Campbell Larsen
Tel:021 582 304
Email: campbell.larsen@gmail.com | | | | Website: | http://www.moonfestival.co.nz | | | | | | |
