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Katikati Festival of Cultures
Katikati Festival of Cultures is back for 2023, and Tauranga Samba will be playing out joyous beats.
This year includes the Flag Parade which kicks off the event starting from Moore Park and finishing at Katikati Memorial Hall (where we will be from 10 am) with a Powhiri welcome.
Food vendors will be serving up a range of tasty international flavours while cultural performers including the Chinese Dragon, Cambodian Dancers and the College Pasifika group will entertain crowds both inside and outside of the hall.
Interactive cultural workshops will be on offer so you can try your hand at henna art, weaving and more.
Come and enjoy this family-friendly day in Katikati celebrating our diverse community.
Multicultural Festival 2023
Celebrating all things multicultural, and promoting cultural diversity and harmony in the community.
Historic Village, Tauranga
Hot Pink Walk
After 2 years the Breast Cancer Support services are having their annual fundraiser, and we are excited to be joining the action once more.
Tauranga Samba will set the walkers off from Red Square, and then meet them when they return to Masonic Park.
Fluro Fest
FluroFest 'Our Journey to Wellbeing' is Tauranga Moana's celebration of Mental Health Awareness Week. An important kaupapa of encouraging and supporting positive engagement for our mental health wellbeing!
Tauranga Samba are thrilled to be parading and playing in support.
Spring Festival
We are excited to be joining Hamilton’s Sambatron to play at NZ Cherry Blossom Festival. Celebrate as the cherry blossoms bloom and spring takes hold.
AIMS Games Opening ceremony
The Zespri AIMS Games Opening Ceremony will entertain and inspire competitors and get the weeklong school sporting championships off to an unforgettable start.
1.45 to 3pm 1st opening ceremony
5.55 to 5.30pm Welcome officials
5.45 to 7pm 2nd opening ceremony
Tauranga Moana Pride Picnic
Tauranga Moana Pride is a community where everyone is welcome. Based on diversity, inclusivity and creativity, we aim to encourage acceptance in Tauranga Moana and to build inclusive relationships with those in the LGBTQI + communities and allies.
We’ll be drumming loudIy and proudly in support!