Toi Kiri 2022: World Indigenous Tattoo Culture 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, Skin Stitching, Hand Poke and specialist techniques of a range of indigenous artists from all over the world with 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.

$10 for Adults, Under 12 Free - must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 18 years old.
Door Sales will be available