Pasifika Groups at Polyfest

Last night the Tahuna Pasifika groups performed to rousing audiences at the Edgar Centre. The Cook Island group was tutored by Mrs Keni Moeroa and her daughter Sellina Sa'u, who have imparted a very special aspect of Cook Island culture with the students. For the first time in years, the group sang their opening number and boys were a part of the drum dance item. They looked spectacular in the variety of colourful lavalavas, lei and titi, made by the Moeroa family.

The Samoan group have also given up a lot of practice time out of school and were able to enthrall the audience with their polished and totally synchronized performance. Sandra and Michael Mata'afa continued the family association with our group, since older sister Nela founded the group. Although working hard, both Sandra and Michael have made practices rich, fun, cultural experiences for all involved. Keeping in traditional costume, all performances were enthusiastically received by everyone, culminating in Tiara Nafatali's solo performance. Again, a celebration of some of our Pasifika groups at Tahuna.