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Tīrama Mai

24 Jun 2022 to 3 Jul 2022
5pm, daily
Tīrama Mai is a light festival like no other. Created to celebrate Puanga and Matariki, Tīrama Mai is designed to bring light to Ōtautahi during Matariki celebrations.
Event type: 
Cultural, Festival, Public Art
Venue: 
Central Ōtautahi Christchurch
Region: 
Canterbury
Post date: 
Thursday, June 23, 2022 - 07:06

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It's back! Tīrama Mai is bringing the light to Christchurch this winter with a lighting festival to celebrate Matariki. Created to celebrate Puanga and Matariki, Tīrama Mai is a celebration of Matariki, our people and our landscape.

Links: 
Tīrama MaiToi Ōtautahi

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Joy - Operations, The Big Idea
23 Jun 2022

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