We're joined on #PacificDays by Helen Talamaivao, Pasifika Fusion Festival Coordinator, Leilani Faaiuaso, Committee Member to talanoa about Pasifika Fusion Festival 2024, celebrating their 20th anniversary.

Since 2005, Pasifika Fusion committee, have provided an annual event for Pacific students to embrace and learn Pacific cultures through participating in twelve educational categories: Cinematography, Cultural Performance, Debate, Drama, Essay Writing, Poetry, Quiz, Science, Speeches in English & Pacific languages, Talent, Visual Arts and Wearable Arts. Pasifika Fusion, based in Palmerston North, now by invitation includes secondary schools from the Manawatu-Whanganui and Taranaki region as well as Horowhenua, Tararua, and Wairarapa. Pasifika Fusion has always aimed to bridge connections and pathways for Pacific students to succeed in school and beyond. Our Pacific students’ successes benefit their families, schools and communities.

Programme details:

• Pasifika Fusion Legacy 2 July
• Pasifika Fusion Festival 3-4 July Regent on Broadway
• Gold coin entry during daytime performances.
• Limited tickets and allocated seating for Pasifika Fusion Night Concert Thursday 4 July, 6pm.

Contact details

• Pasifika Fusion - Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok.
• Pasifika Fusion Legacy - Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok. Facebook - Pasifika Fusion
• Email: 20pasifika.fusion@gmail.com