Lupe I Vao Ese - Curator Tour

Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Thu, 12 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm

Central City Library | Auckland

Auckland Libraries Research
Publisher/HostAuckland Libraries Research
Lupe I Vao Ese - Curator Tour
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Join Curator Pasifika Pamata Toleafoa for a deep dive into the stories behind Lupe I Vao Ese exhibition. Bookings essential.
About this Event

The phrase "Lupe I Vao Ese" is a poetic metaphor from Gagana Sāmoa, translating as "doves in different pastures". It expresses how measina – the cultural treasures of Moana Oceania – travel across time and place, carrying the voices of ancestors into the present and beyond.

The exhibition features rare and evocative items from across the Pacific, drawn from Auckland Libraries’ Heritage Collections and items on loan from Pasifika specialists. Discover printed material, artwork, soundscapes, etchings, ephemera and rare books that celebrate the enduring presence of measina in Aotearoa alongside Curator Pasifika Pamata Toleafoa.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Central City Library, 46 Lorne Street, Auckland, New Zealand

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