What is the origin of Polyfest?
What is the origin of Polyfest?
A Proud History Polyfest, now one of the largest Pacific festivals in the world, began in 1976. Students, Michael Rollo and Mata (Te Kii) Raela, and staff members, Mr Bill Tawhai, Mr Hone and Mrs Heni Green, envisioned the festival’s potential success.
What is the purpose of Polyfest?
More importantly, Polyfest fosters student agency and leadership, collaboration across all levels of the school, and a chance to connect with culture and community. For those students who participate, and the teachers and community members who help them, performing at Polyfest is hours of work.
Why was Polyfest established and how did it come about?
Polyfest was first created by teachers and students at Hillary college, Otara, in 1976. It was created to showcase the students heritage and enforce pride into the students about their cultural identity. In doing this bringing cultures together in one place.
How old is Polyfest?
The ASB Polyfest, now its 47th year, is a celebration of youth performance, and a showcase of New Zealand’s diverse cultures.
What cultures are represented in Polyfest?
Students compete on five stages, performing traditional items from the following cultures – Cook Islands, Māori, Niue, Samoan and Tongan. There will also be a Diversity stage featuring performances from a range of cultural groups including Fijian, Tokelau, Chinese, Korean and Indian.
How has Polyfest changed over time?
Since the beginning of Polyfest, the festival has continued to grow and grow with beaming amounts. Each year the festival moved from school to school – for example, Mangere College, which hosted Polyfest in 1977. Each year more and more schools and cultures have gotten involved with the competition.
What makes Polyfest unique?
the purpose and significance of this event The ASB Polyfest provides a traditional cultural dance experience for the Maori and Pacific Island community as well as the general public, increasing public awareness of culturally based dance art forms.
How has Polyfest changed over the years?
Who are the main sponsors of Polyfest?
Special Thanks
- Strategic Partners.
- Platinum Sponsors.
- Gold Sponsors. 2022 Kura Matua.
- 2022 Mana Kura. Media Partners. Radio Samoa – 1593AM | Flava – 95.8FM | Niu FM – 103.8FM | Radio Tarana – 1386AM | Mai FM – 88.6FM. Polyfest Supporters. Barnardos | Counties Manukau Kindergarten Association | Invacare | New Zealand Police.
Who Organises Polyfest?
The Trust is made up of Secondary School Principals, Mana Whenua representative, Pasifika representative and two representatives from the Komiti Whakahaere (Stage Coordinators Committee). They provide governance and oversee the delivery and financial aspects of the festival.
How many people go to Polyfest?
about 90,000 people
For the first time in its 46-year history, the world’s biggest Māori and Pasifika festival has kicked off without a crowd – and with many performers unable to attend due to Covid. The four-day Polyfest in Auckland usually attracts about 90,000 people, but no spectators are permitted due to the current restrictions.
Where was Polyfest held?
Map to show the location of the manukau sports bowl where the asb polyfest is held. Following the southern motorway, continue onto Te Irirangi Dr where the entrance to the Manukau Sports Bowl is located.