Day of diversity at Whangārei ethnic football festival

Esther Elsa George, 7, from the Temple of Dance performs an Indian classical dance. Photo / Michael Cunningham

The annual Whangārei ethnic football festival was a day of diversity. More than 200 players and spectators were at the event held at Tikipunga Sports Park on Saturday. Photographer Michael Cunningham went along to check out the culture and crowds.

Max Ganey, 8, from Tikipunga has fun at the festival. Photo / Michael Cunningham

Ngatiwai kaumātua perform. Photo / Michael Cunningham

Amy Liu performs a Tai Chi Sword Dance. Photo / Michael Cunningham

Manju Jinson performs an Indian classical dance. Photo / Michael Cunningham

Keiran George Thambi, 7, from the Thunder Boys performs a Bollywood Dance. Photo / Michael Cunningham