Title: Aotearoa Pasifika performance
Presenter: Lisa Maule, Kasi Valu
Abstract: A cutting edge showcase that weaves multiple disciplines within Pacific arts. As proud descendants of Te Moana Nui-A-Kiwa, a group of young artists from Aotearoa, New Zealand, illustrate the distinct voices of Tonga, Samoa, and Niue, through traditional and contemporary movement, spoken word, song and political satire.

A group of young artists and emerging Wikipedia editors from Aotearoa share a contemporary take on their Pasifika cultural heritage and current arts practice. The aim is to create a joyful exchange with the audience and represent culture in an interesting and entertaining way. This will be executed through an engaging performance that encourages audience participation. Traditional cultural song and movement will be used as methods of engagement, to share, teach and leave the audience with a meaningful exchange. The objective is for people at Wikimania to be curious about the Pacific. The primary language of our session will be in English. As our emerging performers have ancestral links to nations in the Pacific, Samoan, Tongan and Niuean will also be woven into the performance through heritage dance, song, video and contemporary movement.
YouTube video: Aotearoa Pasifika Performance
Presented at: Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre, 2023-08-17 05:45 to 6:15 UTC