Pasifika Vibes Festival unfolds with great Pomp and Galore

Brisbane,May 7 (MCCQ Newsdesk, Media Release)

The Pasifika Vibes Festival, South East Queensland’s largest celebration of Maori and Pacific Island Cultures took place on Monday the 6th of May in Lawnton Brisbane. Hosted annually, this festival stands as one of the largest Pasifika gatherings in Australia, drawing an incredible crowd of around 25,000 attendees.

The festival unfolds in a vibrant tapestry of food stalls, art & craft markets, live entertainment, and a special children’s village, all aiming to showcase the rich diversity and tradition of Polynesian, Melanesian and Micronesian cultures.

From the main stage that features mesmerizing talent and performances to the intricacies of handcrafted artifacts, Pasifika Vibes Festival serves as a dynamic platform for cultural exchange.

MCCQ was proud to support this amazing local event with board members Adhis Cole and Dr Ram Mohan attending to meet the community and leaders of the community in the Brisbane region. MCCQ takes pride in being active in the vibrant QLD community.

Adhis Cole, one of MCCQ’s Board of Directors who attended the Pasifika Vibes Festival shared her thoughts about the event:

“The Pasifika Festival today is one that is true and dear to my heart. I always feel connected to the Pasifika communities as I have also been fortunate to have traveled & visited some South Pacific Islands & Countries including Papua

New Guinea, Vanuatu, Noumea & Fiji (visited 5 times). Fiji is like our second home and my son is so fondly called Fiji Boy by the locals whenever we visit. There’s a warm radiating energy that embraces me whenever I’m around our Pasifika brothers & sisters, and today was testament to that...the concept of community & multiculturalism was truly well & alive today as I witnessed diverse groups of people attending the festival and uniting to be as one.

From the food, performances, to merch and activities that allowed everyone to participate, no borders, no boundaries....it was everything a festival should be. I spoke to my friend, one of the organizers and I couldn’t stop congratulating her. But she simply told me it just comes down to teamwork, trust and treating each other with respect, dignity & fairness.

This is why this festival was so successful this year, bigger & better than last year, as we continue to witness this event expanding. I spoke to one of the volunteers who told me that this festival began as a small gathering in a community hall in Deception Bay and slowly grew and now had to move the festival to a bigger venue. Such a beautiful thing to see. Kudos to the organizers and the team.”

Pasifika Vibes Festival is an annual non-profit event organized by Pasifika Families Inc. committee members and is made possible by the sponsorship and in-kind support from local businesses, and the many wonderful volunteers from within the local community to ensure the day is a success. The Moreton Bay Regional Council also gives their support by way of a grant.

Funds generated by the food and market stalls through site fees, together with grants from other sources, are used to assist in the provision of children’s activities, live entertainment, advertising, and amenities. The provision of such activities and equipment ensures a huge attendance. In turn, community groups and stallholders enjoy the benefits of fundraising activities and sales respectively.

Website - Pasifika Vibes Festival Facebook Page - https:// www.facebook.com/ pasifikavibesfestival2014