The Woodville Sports Stadium was warm and aglow on the chilly evening of Sunday, July 4, for the community's first Matariki and Mid-Winter Light Festival.
There was a brilliant turnout, particularly of families, with lots of children getting to enjoy activities such as colouring in their own stars, completing Matarikiactivity books, and face painting. The glow sticks were a big hit.
They admired the coloured lights.
Everyone enjoyed tasty kai supplied by local business Bluebell Food-truck and a fantastic mix of waiata and haka from our local kapa haka group Wharetiti Māori Culture Group.
It was great seeing everyone come out to mark Matariki and share in a fun community time. Planning will be kicking off shortly for the 2022 event.
