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Waitangi Day celebrated with cultural diversity

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Tauranga has become diverse, and Buddy Mikaere believes that it is important to incorporate new people into the culture.

Tauranga has become diverse, and Buddy Mikaere believes that it is important to incorporate new people into the culture.

It was the “perfect day” to celebrate Waitangi Day, with warm weather and different cultures, He Iwi Kotahi trustee and professional historian Buddy Mikaere said.

Tauranga has become diverse, and Mikaere believes that it is important to incorporate new people into the culture.

“We make sure those people are welcome.”

A Chilean group displayed a traditional Rapanui dance. Photo/ David Hall
A Chilean group displayed a traditional Rapanui dance. Photo/ David Hall

He said it also allowed people to come down and connect, listen to good music, and feel uplifted.

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“The festival is about telling the story and history behind Waitangi Day,” Mikaere said.

It is the sixth instalment of the event at the Historic Village, he said.

A Chilean group displayed a traditional Rapanui dance, and a local African drumming group will help people learn how to create a beat.

 Tu Watson and his mother Gail Borrell were enjoying the connection at the Waitangi Day event at the Historic Village. Photo / David Hall
Tu Watson and his mother Gail Borrell were enjoying the connection at the Waitangi Day event at the Historic Village. Photo / David Hall

Tauranga resident Tu Watson said seeing so many people at the Historic Village celebrating was awesome.

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“You see many international people, and that is cool.”

His mother, Gail Borell, said it was great seeing everyone celebrating.

“It’s just beautiful.”

 Richard Goodall said that the treaty had been mutually beneficial for both sides of the crown and Iwi relationship. Photo/ David Hall
Richard Goodall said that the treaty had been mutually beneficial for both sides of the crown and Iwi relationship. Photo/ David Hall

Te Tiriti o Waitangi represents the intention to share knowledge for Pakeha and Maori, Tauranga resident Richard Goodall, who was at the event said.

Goodall believed the current discussion around equality and the treaty was one of bad faith.

“When your prison numbers and your health numbers are the way they are, you cannot define equality.

“As soon as you try to define something, it will be out of date.”

 Vanessa Zhu of the Tauranga Chinese Culture and Art Centre remarked that she had gained significant insight into the traditions and significance of Waitangi Day. Photo / David Hall
Vanessa Zhu of the Tauranga Chinese Culture and Art Centre remarked that she had gained significant insight into the traditions and significance of Waitangi Day. Photo / David Hall

Tauranga Chinese Cultural Arts Group showcased the Tai Chi fan dance and provided calligraphy workshops.

Vanessa Zhu, of the Tauranga Chinese Culture and Art Centre, said it was interesting to see many different ethnic groups celebrating Māori culture.

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