Samoa's Tasesa Lavea (file pic)
Grey Lynn has adopted Samoa as their official ‘second team’ during Rugby World Cup 2011.
Four events are planned to cheer on Manu Samoa and celebrate Samoan culture and roots in the greater Grey Lynn area.
The events are a Heritage Walk, two Street Parties and a Community Festival
The Heritage walk, led by local historian Sofi Ulugia-Pua will begin at St Joseph Catholic School Grey Lynn and end at the Grey Lynn RSC
Walkers will be treated to historical anecdotes, art, poetry and music along the way.
Ex-Manu Samoa players Darren Kellet, Shem Tatupu, Tony Tatupu, plus the current Miss Samoa NZ, are expected to be amongst the attendees.
“The Heritage walk promises to be a celebration of Grey Lynn’s history as a place that art and culture spring from. If you are part of Grey Lynn or are just interested in the Grey Lynn area, this walk will make you see it in a whole new way,” says Grey Lynn Business Association RWC 2011 Subcommittee Chairperson, Sunshine Yates.
The Street Parties will take place at the Grey Lynn Shops and the West Lynn Shops respectively. They are early evening, family-friendly events that will showcase local heritage and culture of the area, including a strong Samoan flavour.
The Grey Lynn Street Party is the first of the two. It promises to be a vibrant evening of food from local cafes and Pacific Island food stalls, and sounds from local Samoan choirs, jazz from Opologe Ah Sam, and the music of the Ukuladies.
The West Lynn Street Party will be a similar affair, with more details to be released shortly.
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