Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jan 28, 2023 3:05:59 GMT 12
“PLACE OF BELONGING” - OPENING OF NEW MĀORI THEATRE
About 200 people were early risers and weathered the rain this morning to support the traditional dawn ceremony celebrating the opening of a new $3 million purpose built Māori performing arts venue in West Auckland.
The new Te Pou Theatre, the home of Māori theatre in Auckland, is a kaupapa Māori driven initiative that will provide a performance and rehearsal space for indigenous theatre practitioners and creative artists. It’s one of the first independent professional performing arts venues in the world.
It took three years to raise funds for the $3 million renovations. More than 13 organisations donated funds and resources towards the theatre, including principal sponsors, Ngā Mātārae, Auckland Council. Foundation North, Lottery Community Facilities, The Trusts Community Foundation, and Manatū Taonga Regional Cultural and Heritage Fund.....
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU2301/S00146/place-of-belonging-opening-of-new-maori-theatre.htm
About 200 people were early risers and weathered the rain this morning to support the traditional dawn ceremony celebrating the opening of a new $3 million purpose built Māori performing arts venue in West Auckland.
The new Te Pou Theatre, the home of Māori theatre in Auckland, is a kaupapa Māori driven initiative that will provide a performance and rehearsal space for indigenous theatre practitioners and creative artists. It’s one of the first independent professional performing arts venues in the world.
It took three years to raise funds for the $3 million renovations. More than 13 organisations donated funds and resources towards the theatre, including principal sponsors, Ngā Mātārae, Auckland Council. Foundation North, Lottery Community Facilities, The Trusts Community Foundation, and Manatū Taonga Regional Cultural and Heritage Fund.....
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU2301/S00146/place-of-belonging-opening-of-new-maori-theatre.htm