Lalaga Pasifika 2022 Wrap Video
We heard from Pasifika artists and thought-leaders on the future of Pacific arts in Taranaki, learnt traditional weaving techniques in workshops, enjoyed dance performances, live tatau demonstrations and much more on this Pasifika-packed occasion.
Lalaga is a pan-Pacific concept meaning ‘to weave’ or ‘woven’. In this context the event brought together different strands of Pasifika culture expressed through art forms – both traditional and contemporary - within the unique setting that is Taranaki.
Lalaga was an opportunity to ‘get to know’ each other, inspired by the physical process of weaving, which creates a platform that allows talanoa (conversations) to take place – to build relationships and shape the future.
This inaugural event marked a new chapter for Pasifika creative arts within the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery in Ngāmotu, Taranaki.
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Tyla Vaeau during the opening ceremonies of Lalaga Pasifika 2022.
Tyla Vaeau during the opening ceremonies of Lalaga Pasifika 2022.
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Ella Tiafau Loheni Stancil prior to her opening ceremony performance at the Lalaga Pasifika 2022.
Ella Tiafau Loheni Stancil prior to her opening ceremony performance at the Lalaga Pasifika 2022.
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Ngāmotu Samoan Weavers demonstration.
Ngāmotu Samoan Weavers demonstration.
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Ella Tiafau Loheni Stancil during her Siva workshop.
Ella Tiafau Loheni Stancil during her Siva workshop.
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IVI - Making Spaces Collective tapa making demonstration.
IVI - Making Spaces Collective tapa making demonstration.
Special thanks to:
Taranaki Vaimoana Charitable Trust
Creative NZ
WITT - Western Institute of Technology
Featured Artists:
Edith Amituanai
Amy SaoTui-Huta
Jodi Naik
Sean Hill
Suzan Kostanich
Workshop Hosts / Artists / Performers:
Ella Tiafau Loheni Stancil
Tyla Vaeau
IVI - Making Spaces Collective
Ngāmotu Samoan Weavers
The Shades
TJ Taotua
Videography: Matavai Taulangau
Music: S.F.T - Rare Storm & Te Vaka - Mataloa
Motion Graphics: Matt White