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World of Cultures

Welcome to World of Cultures, a multicultural festival celebrating the vibrancy of Tāmaki Makaurau and its people. Explore free and low-cost activities and events across the region with food, dance, art, games, discussion, football, music and more! World of Cultures starts on 21 March, ending with CultureFest – a full-day event at Mt Roskill War Memorial Park on 6 April. Follow our Facebook page to get the latest updates and festival highlights.

Events130 Results

27 Feb 2025 - 27 Mar 2025

The ephemeral nature of impermanence - Akiko Diegel

This work explores the fleeting nature of life and beauty through the symbolism of butterflies.

21 Feb 2025 - 27 Mar 2025

Ruminations: Encrypting my mother tongue - Antony Zemeke

Ruminations: Encrypting My Mother Tongue is a visual exploration of the struggle faced by diaspor...

17 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2025

Korean ceramic art works display

This display will feature the exceptional works from Icheon Ceramics Village.

17 Mar 2025 - 14 Apr 2025

World of prowl outdoor exhibition

Discover these incredible images showcased across outdoor exhibition locations along Ponsonby Roa...

20 Mar 2025

World of Cultures storytime and craft

Join us at Howick Library for a fun storytime and craft activity exploring different cultures in...

20 Mar 2025 - 05 Apr 2025

Traditional Japanese storytelling: kamishibai

Our community friend Mami Kay will introduce you to Japanese picture storytelling-kamishibai or '...

21 Mar 2025

Cultural snapshot: Streets through our eyes

Explore the diverse streetscapes of Onehunga, celebrating cultural stories through the lens of yo...

21 Mar 2025

Ōtāhuhu multicultural celebration

Learn new languages, play traditional games, and share knowledge with people from diverse cultures.