Structured to engage different pockets of the community in specifically tailored ways, for its fifth year Atawhai Festival will support five different programmes throughout September and October across the Auckland region, strategically timed with Mental Health Awareness Week from September 23-29.
On Saturday 21 September, the Takatāpui focused initiatives that Taurima Vibes established in 2018 will come under the Atawhai umbrella for the first time, hosted by and developed with support from Auckland Theatre Company. Ahurei Atawhai Takatāpui is a one-day event that aims to address the ‘minority within a minority’ mentality that exists for Māori, Pasifika and people of diverse ethnicities within LGBTQI+ spaces. A celebratory day with kai, korero, and waiata,Ahurei Atawhai Takatāpui provides a space for intergenerational connectivity for Takatāpui in a Tuakana/Teina framework. The day will feature workshops and panel discussions from Takatāpui leaders, influencers, and artists, including Gee Pikinga, Brady Peeti, Jacob Tamata andArdon England who will share their experiences and help educate with the wider community.
be in touch to register your interest.
On Saturday 21 September, the Takatāpui focused initiatives that Taurima Vibes established in 2018 will come under the Atawhai umbrella for the first time, hosted by and developed with support from Auckland Theatre Company. Ahurei Atawhai Takatāpui is a one-day event that aims to address the ‘minority within a minority’ mentality that exists for Māori, Pasifika and people of diverse ethnicities within LGBTQI+ spaces. A celebratory day with kai, korero, and waiata,Ahurei Atawhai Takatāpui provides a space for intergenerational connectivity for Takatāpui in a Tuakana/Teina framework. The day will feature workshops and panel discussions from Takatāpui leaders, influencers, and artists, including Gee Pikinga, Brady Peeti, Jacob Tamata andArdon England who will share their experiences and help educate with the wider community.
be in touch to register your interest.