KANOHI ORA - THE LIVING FACE Exhibition Opening - 22 July - 6:00pm
The evening will begin at 6:00pm on Monday, 22nd July at Thistle Hall, 293 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand.
Join us for the opening evening of Kahohi Ora - The Living Face and discover the life sized Tahitian photographic art portraits for the very first time.
The evening will begin at 6:00pm on Monday, 22nd July at Thistle Hall, 293 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand.
The event includes the following:
A traditional welcome
The reveal of all the portraits narrated by Te Māreikura
Drinks and nibbles
AND…
An epic performance by Inano Dance Artistic director Te Hau Winitana!
Te Hau Winitana ( Ngāti Ruapani , Te Ati Awa , Mitiaro , Atiu - Kuki 'Āirani)
An award winning creative performing artist, teacher, choreographer, storyteller, group fitness instructor and current artistic director of Inano dance. With over 10 years experience in the arts sector, Winitana is committed to fostering and perpetuating pacific heritage arts to new heights in Aotearoa and around the world.
"I am just a vaka that carries the stories of our ancestors sailing and navigating my own pathway to perpetuating our culture and art. – Te Hau Winitana.