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Friday 16 July 2021
Magical Matariki celebrations
Midwinter magic: An angel spreads her wings in last Friday’s lantern parade, part of the weekend Matariki celebrations. Photo: Paige Lynette Photography. JO RICHARDS
From last Friday evening through to Sunday night, Takaka fizzed with midwinter magic. Lighting the blue touchpaper on the Matariki 2021 festivities The Dance Collective
Mohua warmed up the gathering crowd before the lantern parade lit up Commercial Street on its way to the centre of town, where Manawhenua ki Mohua welcomed everyone to the celebration. The welcome was
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followed by Collingwood Area School’s kapa haka, a waiata, and an ancestor ceremony. A spectacular mix of music, fire shows and dancing completed the night’s entertainment. The following evening, the Village Green
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hosted “The Glowzone” – a multi-coloured display of light installations, while the War Memorial Park showcased stunning performances by The Projkt . More photos on page 14
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