Southern Pacific experience in Christchurch

Fa - Pacific Arts Festival celebrates the cultural diversity of Christchurch's Pacific community, and will be held January 30-February 5 at different venues around the city.

As well as shows such as Laughing with Samoans by Eteuati Ete and Paper Flowers by Siaosi Mulipola, there will be traditional weaving, dancing and craft workshops, a graffiti art exhibition, local bands and cultural groups.

With a family day, an artist's ball and "Polywood", there's a Pacific experience for everyone.

Contact: (03) 3771097 or by email