August, 2021

Celebrate Cook Islands Language Week at Auckland Museum

2021Sat07Aug10:30 am2:30 pmCelebrate Cook Islands Language Week at Auckland MuseumAuckland Museum10:30 am - 2:30 pm Event TypeCulture,FreeSuitable for AgesAll AgesLocationCentral Auckland

When

Saturday 7 August 2021 10:30 am - 2:30 pm

Event Details

Celebrating Cook Islands Language Week with the Akatokamanava Mauke Enua Community of Tāmaki Makaurau at Auckland Museum on Saturday 7th August from 10:30am to 2:15pm.

The community will be performing and hosting free activities Under the Tanoa in Te Ao Mārama South Atrium.

10:30am-11:15am: Peu Akatutu (Performing Arts): Hop into a dance and music workshop (no prior experience required!) with a live performance from the community to follow.

11:15am-12:00pm: Vivo Ko’e (Bamboo Nose Flute): Learn the art of bamboo flute construction. Enjoy a live musical performance to follow.

12:00pm-12:45pm: To’i Rakau (Wood Carving): Take part in a workshop focusing on carved percussion instruments. Enjoy an interactive drumming performance to follow.

1:30pm-2:15pm: Peu Akatutu (Performing Arts): Hop into a dance and music workshop (no prior experience required!) with a live performance from the community to follow.

Photo: Auckland Museum

Price

FREE event

Organiser

Auckland Museum

Auckland War Memorial Museum tells the story of New Zealand, its place in the Pacific and its people and is a war memorial for the...
Auckland War Memorial Museum tells the story of New Zealand, its place in the Pacific and its people and is a war memorial for the Auckland province.

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