Mehfil-e-Dholki is a women and girls-only cultural evening celebrating Pakistani wedding traditions through music, storytelling and community participation.
Traditionally led by women, dholki gatherings share folk songs, memories, humour and oral traditions passed through generations.
The event features traditional songs and storytelling exploring wedding customs in Pakistan and South Asia.
Attendees will learn how women preserve cultural identity and oral heritage within migrant communities in Aotearoa.
This intergenerational programme celebrates South Asian heritage in Tāmaki Makaurau through women-led traditions, storytelling, music and cultural connection.