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Auckland Council’s World of Cultures returns this month, with a vibrant multicultural festival that offers Aucklanders a chance to share and enjoy the diverse cultures from all over the world that make up Tāmaki Makaurau.
This year’s World of Cultures festival has a programme of 120 events spread throughout Tāmaki Makaurau over two weeks, culminating with CultureFest, a full day closing event on Sunday April 6. Aucklanders can expect a varied series of events ranging from performances, film, art and music to inspiring talks and discussions, cooking classes and workshops, and even story time and cooking classes for tamariki – offering something for everyone to enjoy.
Whangaparāoa Library is hosting a number of events as part of the festival including the Classic Arias of Beijing Opera on April 5. Beijing Opera is a performance art featuring striking face make up, masks, songs, acting, reciting, puppetry, dance and music using traditional Chinese instruments.
The Baiyan-Beijing Opera Society will perform a selection of traditional Chinese opera songs, violin solos, band performances,, dance and acrobatics. Audience members will have a chance to play an instrument, colour a face mask and meet with the performers.
