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Te Kotahitanga
An unshakable belief in the power of kapa haka to revive and heal has seen the Waitaha Cultural Council, grow from a dream into a showcase of Maori heritage and culture.
The Waitaha region has a strong history of Maori performing arts dating back over forty years. The Waiata Choir, an official concert group, toured Europe in 1934 to entertain King George V and Queen Mary.
Nga Pakihi Whakatekateka o Waitaha is rooted in the dreams of its founder, Te Kiato Riwai who believed performance encouraged prosperity. She saw striving for excellence in kapa haka as a way in which Maori could declare their aspirations and hopes for the future.
Kapa Haka is a uniquely Maori performing art in which dancing, singing, expression and movement share customs and tell ancient stories.
From its first annual festival in 1965, the Waitaha Council has grown into a strong cultural group and actively hosts Maori performing arts festivals in the Canterbury region.
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