Toi Kiri 2022: World Indigenous Tattoo Culture Public Festival

General - 1 Day Pass | Adult: Admission to any one day 23 - 25 Sep 2022 of the Toi Kiri 2022 Festival

Toi Kiri: World Indigenous Tattoo Culture Festival (2022) - Public Festival Event

23 - 25 September 2022

Whareroa Marae Grounds

Taiaho Place, Mount Maunganui

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The worlds’ best tā tatau and tā moko indigenous practitioners for one unique cultural event Toi Kiri 2022

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Public festival held over three days from 23 - 25 September, TMT presents Toi Kiri: World Indigenous Tattoo Culture Festival 2022; a gathering of indigenous practitioners of Tā Tatau, Tā Moko (Māori) and cultural arts exponents at Whareroa Marae and grounds, Mount Maunganui.

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"Unique experiences, enriched culturally authentic interactions and exposure to new knowledge"

Over fifty Indigenous practitioners of Tā Tatau, Tā Moko and other related cultural arts such as weaving, carving, adornment, clay and ceremony will live-in at Whareroa Marae and present in the Toi Kiri 2022 Festival.

Opening from 1.00pm Friday 23 September to 5.00pm Sunday 25 September, a ceremonial Māori blessing at 11.00am followed by food will open Toi Kiri: World Indigenous Tattoo Culture 2022 where continuous daily tattoo, dance and music performance as well as food vendors will feature until 9.00pm in the evening, while a huge range of art and cultural vendors will be available until 7.00pm nightly.

**Under 12 Free - must be accompanied by an Adult over the age of 18 years old