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They introduced a mix of music and instrumental hits, with the ukulele featuring and strong rhythm guitar by Leanne during their second appearance.

It was certainly demanding work when on an open air stage. They were professional and polished and acknowledged by the audience.

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Those young dancers flipped and rolled like seals in the ocean. They presented a range of dance styles and managed so well in the open elements on Ben Burn Park with a breeze regularly blowing their hoops away from them.

They retrieved their hoops and continued on as if it were normal conditions. A great tribute to Ellie. They were enjoyed by the many watching their performance.

Next to follow was Kanikani, the Zumba with Ani Prasad.

The music caused a stir among the audience watching and quite a number of visitors to the Karnival were soon up and involved in the dancing.

Popular music and well presented dance patterns enabled people to readily join and become part of the action. Lots of action and smiles were very evident of people enjoying the moment.

The Karori-based singer and song writer, Chris Jones, followed – presenting original compositions and music with polish.

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His supporting stories of original songs and music were very interesting and entertaining, as were his renditions of each. His versatile

The Karnival visitors watching were soon swinging and swaying, endeavouring to follow the lead of the dancers and being drawn in by the magnetism of the West African style of dance and drum rhythm.

The dances were very energetic, demanding concentration, confidence and control from each dancer. They were well supported by Cubatana with their patterns and styles of drumming for each variation of dance. Their performance was entertaining and audience engaging.

Our last presentation of the day was by Narukami Taiko, led by Jessie Gibbs, and they presented a range of patterns and styles with subtle variations of drumming via Japanese Drums.

They are impressive sized drums and are played with vigour and finesse by the drummers, as the music moves through styles, tempos, strong beats to soft delicate rolling motions across the face of each drum. The music revealed a richness, as members of Narukami Taiko played with energy, control and timing accentuating style changes in the music.

It proved a delightful climax to a full day of entertainment presented by instrumentalists, dancers and singers in support of Karori Karnival 2023 and for the pleasure of the many visitors present during Karnival. Your combined contribution to the Karnival was immense and really appreciated – thank you.

*Vaughan Crimmins is the Lions Club of Karori Entertainment Co-ordinator and a co-organiser of the Karori Karnival.