Visual Art
Koe Ngatu Teuteu 'o 'Akesa Pulini Fifita
A special documentary exhibition about a very special ngatu (Tongan Tapa) made by young members, for an elder of the Fafita fāmili.
- Ages Open
- Free
View dates
- Thu, 22 Aug at 10AM
- Fri, 23 Aug at 10AM
- Sat, 24 Aug at 10AM
- Mon, 26 Aug at 10AM
- Tue, 27 Aug at 10AM
- Wed, 28 Aug at 10AM
- Thu, 29 Aug at 10AM
- Fri, 30 Aug at 10AM
- Sat, 31 Aug at 10AM
- Mon, 2 Sep at 10AM
- Tue, 3 Sep at 10AM
- Wed, 4 Sep at 10AM
- Thu, 5 Sep at 10AM
- Fri, 6 Sep at 10AM
- Sat, 7 Sep at 10AM
About
Koe Ngatu Teuteu 'o 'Akesa Pulini Fifita
Te Oro hosts a suite of 18 colour photographs and a video that takes you through the steps of making ceremonial Tongan ngatu. The exhibition was created by the many and talented hands of the grandchildren and extended family of ‘Akesa Pulini Fifita and is shared in support of celebrations for Uike 'o e Lea Tonga (Tongan Language Week).
This highly personal story documents an initiative uniquely led by the younger generations of a family and shows the process of love, belonging and respect for the craft and culture.
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