Whakatūwheratanga – Opening Ceremony

ART DECO TRUST AND NAPIER CITY COUNCIL EVENT

Nau mai haere mai ki Whakatūwheratanga. This very special opening Ceremony is hosted by Ahuriri Whānau, the Mayor of Napier, Kirsten Wise and Art Deco Trust. The commencement of the ceremony will see the laying of the Festival Mauri Stone, which carries the essence of the festival from year-to-year. Following the blessing of the Mauri Stone there will be mihi whakatau (speeches) and waiata (songs of welcome)