Get ready East Auckland!
The Howick Local Board invites you to dive into a world of creativity and culture at the Celebrating Cultures Pop-Up at Ormiston Town Centre, from 15 to 30 March.
Funded by the local board, supported by Ormiston Town Centre and hosted by Te Tuhi and Arts Out East, over two weeks, each day brings a variety of exciting free experiences for everyone to come together and embrace the diversity of the region.
“We’re fortunate to live in one of the most diverse cities in the world. Participating in arts and cultural initiatives enables Aucklanders to express our unique cultures and see ourselves reflected in public places.” Howick Local Board chair Damian Light says.
“It’s fitting that this is happening in Ormiston at the very heart of the wonderfully diverse Flat Bush community. We’re proud to be supporting this amazing programme alongside the Ormiston Town Centre, Te Tuhi and Arts Out East.”
Te Tuhi presents an exciting lineup of cultural events and interactive experiences delivered by local groups and creatives.
The programme includes traditional craft workshops, cooking demonstrations, dance performances, and family-friendly activities such as One World Many Faces paint workshop, mini piñata, poi and dumpling making.
One World, Many Faces painting with Lucy Oclese.
This is a unique celebration of arts, culture, and community.
Access to all the events and workshops is free, but event goers are kindly asked to RSVP through Eventbrite. Click here to view the full programme and book your free tickets.
Repair Cafe. Have your pre-loved goods mended.
Opening day
The Celebrating Cultures Pop-Up opens on Saturday 15 March, 10am-4pm, marking the start of a vibrant two-week programme at Ormiston Town Centre.
Located next to New World, the opening day will be filled with colour, movement, and excitement, and will include cultural performances, children carnival rides, henna painting and creative craft activities.
Senior Caring Group, a volunteer-based organisation dedicated to supporting elderly Chinese immigrants.
Arts Out East Broker Briana Woolliams says, “This two-week programme is all about connection, creativity, and celebrating the many traditions that shape who we are. We invite everyone to join us in Ormiston Town Centre to experience the richness of our local cultures through performances, workshops, and interactive experiences.”
Event details
The list of workshops and activities can be found here.
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15 - 30 March 2025
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Ormiston Town Centre
What you can expect:
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Love Dance (Chinese)
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Seniors Folk Dance Bhangra
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EPACS Dragon Dance
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Korean Positive Ageing Buchaechum (Fan Dance)
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Repair Café
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Chinese calligraphy
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Te reo Māori beginners’ session at Howick Historical Village
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Poi making
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Family Mexican mini piñata making
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A variety of workshops and demonstrations
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Active seniors’ session with Korean Positive Ageing, followed by crafts
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Embroidery, monoprinting, and Samoan dance
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Spices workshop
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Mindfulness session
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Painting workshop
So, come explore, learn, and celebrate with us.
Te Tuhi
He whare ohaoha motuhake a Te Tuhi e tautokona ana e Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau me te Contemporary Art Foundation I Te Tuhi is an independent charitable trust supported by Auckland Council and the Contemporary Art Foundation.
Wakaaranga Primary School poi making.
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