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Pacific voices reflect on 50 years since the Dawn Raids. Join us for a weekend of making, performance and talanoa to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Dawn Raids, including walking tours to the commemorative mural.During 2024, a series of talanoa took place with the local Pacific community, to discuss and reflect upon their experiences of the Dawn Raids. These discussions have informed the design of a new street mural by artist Liana Leiataua. Commissioned by Te Papa, the mural will be hand painted on a wall of the Wesley Methodist Church grounds on Holland Street, Wellington.
More information on our website: https://tepapa.nz/DawnRaids50
Saturday
11.00am–1.00pm: Panel talk – The Impact and Legacy of the Dawn Raids. Location: Rongomaraeroa, Level 4
Reflecting on a dark time in Aotearoa New Zealand’s history, the panel will discuss 50 years since the Dawn Raids and how this has shaped the design of the mural.
Panellists: Oscar Kightley MNZM, Tigilau Ness, Nina Nawalowalo ONZM, Mere Montgomery and Liana Leiataua.
* All manuhiri to please arrive and be seated between 10.30am and 10.45am in Rongomaraeroa – formal proceedings by the Te Papa POU tikanga will start at 10.45am sharp.
Livestream the talk here: https://tepapa.nz/DawnRaidsTalk
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2.15pm: Choir performance. Location: Rongomaraeroa, Level 4
An afternoon performance weaving in the rich melodies and harmonies of the Pacific community, resonating with the spirit of unity – a time to reflect, unwind, and recharge.
The Rāwhiti Choir comprises Wellington East Girls’ College Students from Years 9-13, is directed by Penelope Isaac, and the students enjoy singing repertoire from a variety of genres including cultural, art song, gospel, musical theatre, and popular music.
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[Tours] Walking tours to the mural
Departing Wellington Foyer, Level 2 to Holland Street, behind the Wesley Church
1.30pm
2.00pm
2.30pm
Join us for a guided tour to the mural artwork Ua Tafa Mai Ata: the darkness is moving away; the light is starting to come in created by artist Liana Lieataua. Walking tours will go ahead whatever the weather.
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Sunday
10.00am–3.00pm: Tia lili weaving workshop and Hei Fisi (Niue Taoga) floral hair clip making. Location: Rongomaraeroa, Level 4
Both the Tia Lili and the Hei Fisi workshops are led by Niutupu Pulapulaola Collective – a group of creative women from the island of Niue, who are passionate and inspired by their traditional cultures and heritage from their homeland.
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Hei Fisi making: Location: Outside Tangata o le Moana exhibition, Level 4
Hei Fisi are traditional floral hair clips worn by women or girls as part of their hair attire and accessories. In traditional practice the fisi (flowers) and materials are made from natural plant fibres, but here in Aotearoa they are often replaced with contemporary materials.
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Ura Kūki Āirani Dance workshop sessions. Location: Rongomaraeroa, Level 4.
10.30am
11.30am
1.45pm
Join us for a dance session with the Inano Dance Company and learn the elegant style of URA, a popular and traditional Kūki Āirani dance that is usually performed by a female who moves her body to tell a story – through the gentle movements of the hips, accompanied by the rhythmic beats of intense drumming – be transported to another space and time within the warmth and heartbeat of the Pacific.
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12.30–1.30pm: Screening of Raids, and filmmaker talk. Location: Rongomaraeroa, Level 4.
[Watch] Raids, a drama about the mistreatment of Pasifika people during the Dawn Raids of the 70s and listen to a conversation with the director and producer, Jade Jackson.
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[Tours] Walking Tours to the mural
Departing Wellington Foyer, Level 2 to Holland Street, behind the Wesley Church
11.00am
11.30am
1.30pm
2.00pm
Join us for a guided tour to the mural artwork Ua Tafa Mai Ata: the darkness is moving away; the light is starting to come in created by artist Liana Lieataua. Walking tours will go ahead whatever the weather.
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Te Papa Museum,Wellington, New Zealand
