Kia orana, Talofa lava, Malo e lelei, Ni sa bula vinaka, Fakalofa lahi atu, Taloha ni

We invite you to explore issues of Pasifika identity in Niu Sila/New Zealand through our Tala Pasifika programme.

Tala Pasifika draws on the collections of the Auckland Museum, and the qualifications and experiences of our Guest Educators from some of Auckland’s Pasifika communities.

A visit to Tala’s ‘fale’ is central to the programme. Here students help with preparations for a wedding – they prepare gifts, dress for the occasion and share in the excitement while experiencing the traditions and ceremony of this special family occasion.

In Tala’s ‘fale’, and in the Pacific Lifeways galleries, students have opportunities to question, to handle objects, to participate in gifting and dance, to produce art, and to explore, sing and celebrate.

Tala Pasifika offers interpretation between the past, represented in the Pacific Lifeways gallery and a vibrant, dynamic and engaging present while exploring aspects of Pasifika identity in Niu Sila/New Zealand.

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Term 2 - 3 May - 21 May 2010
Term 3 - 23 August - 10 September 2010

Pacific Lifeways,Tala’s ‘fale’

Y 1–8

2 hours

Min 20, Max 30

$8

Related Museum Resources

New resources are currently in production for this programme.

Galleries: Pacific Lifeways  |  Pacific Masterpieces  |  Te Kakano

Other Related Resources

Living Heritage

Living Heritage Collection of excellent material on a range of topics researched and written by students of Marcellin College Auckland.

Te Papa

Pacific Collections Database Searchable database of Te Papa’s Pacific collections – excellent images and descriptions of historic and contemporary Pacific objects and specimens,

Te Kete Ipurangi

Pasifika general reference to Pasifika pages in TKI

Waka and the navigation and settlement of the Pacific An extensive collection of websites most useful to those studying waka and the navigation and settlement of the Pacific

Survival on Niu Island Survival game – set in future – reveals resources available on a Pacific Island and how they can be utilised.

Tapa and weaving patterns

Related Activities

 Useful Links

Polyfest Polyfest – secondary schools Maori and Pacific Islands cultural festival - related community event

Pasifika Festival Pasifika Festival is one of the largest community events in the South Pacific. It is a celebration of the art, culture and lifestyle of the Pacific Islands communities of Auckland

TVNZ

Tagata Pasifika TVNZ's Tagata Pasifika - extensive archive of a wide range of topics

Tagata Pasifika's coverage of the 2008 Polyfest Samoan Stage Tongan Stage Cook Islands Stage Niuean Stage