September, 2023

Celebrate Tongan Language Week at Auckland Museum

2023Sat09Sep12:00 pm2:00 pmCelebrate Tongan Language Week at Auckland MuseumAuckland Museum12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event TypeCulture, Free, Museums and GalleriesSuitable for AgesAll AgesLocationCentral Auckland

When

Saturday 9 September 2023 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Event Details

Join Auckland Museum for three FREE performances Under the Tanoa in Te Ao Mārama South Atrium on Sat 9 September from 12pm to 2pm.

Pukepuke ‘o Tonga
The children and youth of community arts organization Pukepuke ‘o Tong will perform an reenactment of the legend of Tangaloa Eitumatupu’a and his demi-god son ‘Aho’eitu.

Tuaikaepau
The Tuaikaepau Tongan Group from Manurewa High School will perform a traditional Lakalaka and a contemporary Mate Ma’a Tonga.

Praize Vuna
Talented solo artist Praize Vuna will perform some of her own compositions written in Tongan at home with her father.

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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