Dancers from Tuvalu. Photo: RNZ/ Koroi Hawkins
Eleven Pacific Island nations will be represented at this weekend's Pasifika Festival in Auckland.
The annual event promises 'world class' cultural performances, traditional soul food, indigenous arts and crafts and much more.
It is the second year the festival is being held since the covid-19 pandemic.
RNZ Pacific's Tiana Haxton spoke to the major events group manager Jep Savali to chat about what the prestigious festival is all about.
