Polynesian dance is a celebrated art form across several local Islands from New Zealand to Hawaii. The most famous style of Polynesian dance is the Hula, but did you know that there are two kinds? Monarchy is the 19th century interpretation which takes into account many western influences and the Ai Kahiko is the traditional ancient (ah-low-ha) style Hula. Hawaiian
ALOHA
APRIL Centre Court (Located Near Myer)
The Market Room (Located Near Aldi)
Ariana (pictured left) is a Logan based Polynesian Dancer, who has been inspired by the numerous cultures that fall within this form of dancing. As a passionate advocate for her community, she believes that in our diverse society, sharing what Polynesian culture is about is important, as it allows others to learn and keeps the culture alive.
Floral Headband Workshop
Basket Weaving Workshop
Ti Rakau Workshop
Lei Making Workshop
Hula Workshop
Fire Stick Workshop*
01 SAT
02 SUN Traditional Indigenous Cultural Performance
Tropical Fruit Carving Workshop Floral Headband
Immerse yourself in a live performance of Polynesian Hula Dancing in The Piazza on Saturday 25 March or take a FREE Hula lesson workshop during the school holidays.
05 WED
The Piazza
Tropical Fruit Carving Workshop*
06 THU
Hula Workshop
Ti Rakau Workshop
Lei Making
07 FRI Fire Stick Workshop
10 MON
One of the most visual identifiers of the New Zealand (Maori) culture is the striking facial tattoos on many Maori men and lip and chin markings on women.
15 SAT
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16 SUN Lei Making
12 WED Hula Workshop
Floral Headband
08 SAT Floral Headband
13 THU Ti Rakau Workshop
Fire Stick Workshop
LUAU
(ke-ah or-ah) Maori
Basket Weaving
09 SUN Lei Making
14 FRI CENTRE CLOSED
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Due to the tools used for the fruit carving workshops, visitors under the age of 16 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Fire Stick Workshop will be a child friendly interpretation and will not feature real fire.
KIA ORA
04 TUE
17 MON
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‘...a community that shares traditional indigenous ceremonies, dance, art and skills with it’s people, has the power to ‘Bind a Nation’.
Marama Mete-Smith New Zealand Maori 63 Years Old
Basket Weaving
Floral Headband
The swirl and the spiral style markings known as Ta Moko, were once a sacred sign of social status and family heritage.
Learn more about Ta Moko at the Polynesian tattoo workshop in The Gallery near Big W or play the traditional Ti Rakau game during the school holidays.
11 TUE
Floral Headband
Did you know, the top country of birth for Logan residents outside of Australia is New Zealand?
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03 MON
Hawaiian Luau Event
Ariana Murray Polynesian 19 Years Old
“I hope that people will continue to learn and teach Maori culture as well as learn Maori traditions in schools,” Marama tells us.
• Hawaiian Luau Event • Traditional Indigenous Cultural Performance from 10am
MY ISLAND HOME
Featuring live music, dancing and a fire spectacular, Hyperdome invites you to join us for an exclusive Luau in the Piazza to celebrate the cultural diversity of our community.
We love how diverse our home is, so let’s get together to celebrate the roots of our community.
Get the best seats in the house by booking a table at one of our various restaurants in The Piazza. Date: Saturday 8 April Time: From 6pm
Heilani Tahiata Polynesian 8 Years Old hyperdomeshopping.com.au
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