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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! Follow our Facebook page to get the latest updates and festival highlights.

Expressions of Interest are now open for World of Cultures and CultureFest 2025. The festival includes events and activities across the region from 21 March, ending with CultureFest – a full-day event at Mt Roskill on 6 April.

To participate in World of Cultures by organising and presenting a public cultural event or activity, apply here: https://tinyurl.com/499bbu65

Deadline: 9am, Mon 18 November 2024

To participate in CultureFest at Mt Roskill with a performance, apply here: https://tinyurl.com/52bcyyk9

Deadline: 9am, Mon 6 January 2025

To participate in CultureFest as a craft/food/other stall holder, apply here: https://tinyurl.com/mwatxwav

Deadline: 5pm, Sun 17 November 202

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Siapo making with The Colours of our Islands

Date: 06 Apr 2024
Time: 10:00 am-1:00 pm
Venue: Grey Lynn Library, 474 Great North Road, Grey Lynn

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The globe on the runway

Date: 06 Apr 2024
Time: 5:30 pm-7:30 pm
Venue: Te Oro Music and Arts Centre, 98 Line Road, Glen Innes

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The Orient wonderland

Date: 06 Apr 2024
Time: 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Venue: Mt Eden War Memorial Hall, 489 Dominion Road, Mt Eden

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Food Truck Collective Summer Series

Date: 06 Apr 2024 - 13 Apr 2024
Time: 5:00 pm-9:00 pm
Venue: Woodall Park, 2 Old Lake Road, Narrow Neck

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The World of the Pickles

Date: 05 Apr 2024
Time: 3:30 pm-4:30 pm
Venue: Glenfield Library, 90 Bentley Avenue, Glenfield, Auckland

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Bollyrobix with Ella

Date: 30 Mar 2024
Time: 1:30 pm-2:30 pm
Venue: Te Atatū Peninsula Community Hub, 595 Te Atatū Road, Auckland

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Harmony in dance - A celebration of multicultural New Zealand

Date: 30 Mar 2024
Time: 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Venue: Northcote Centre, 34 College Road, Northcote

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Bollywood Dance Workshop

Date: 26 Mar 2024 - 09 Apr 2024
Time: 5:00 pm-7:00 pm
Venue: Ormiston Activity Centre, Chapel Road, Flat Bush, Auckland 2016

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NZ Baiyun Beijing Opera Society

Date: 24 Mar 2024
Time: 2:00 pm-3:00 pm
Venue: Albany Village Library, 30 Kell Drive, Albany

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World of Colours - Waitākere Holi

Date: 24 Mar 2024
Time: 10:00 am-4:30 pm
Venue: Harbourview - Orangihina Park, 465 Te Atatū Road, Auckland

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World of Cultures 2024: Celebrating Polish Easter with crafts

Date: 24 Mar 2024
Time: 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Venue: Polish Heritage Trust Museum, 125 Elliot St, Howick, Auckland 2012

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Zumba with ZSwagg

Date: 24 Mar 2024 - 14 Apr 2024
Time: 9:00 am-9:45 am
Venue: Milford Beach Reserve, 63 Milford Reserve, Milford