Māori and Fijian artists will hold an 8-day cultural arts exchange at the Oceania Centre for Arts, Culture and Pacific Studies at the University of South Pacific in Laucala campus in Suva.
USP Oceania Centre stated that this will be a vibrant week-long cultural exchange programme bringing together Māori and Fijians artists.
They also highlighted that this event celebrates the rich traditions, creativity, and shared heritage of the Pacific.
They say through wānanga and talanoa the Māori artists are paired up with their Fijian counterparts to develop new techniques, ideas and collaborate.
They add the highlight of the programme is a contemporary art exhibition by the participating artists that will showcase their work inspired by traditional heritage and their shared experiences.
Participating artists include Natalie Couch, Lambert Ho, Māui Taewa, Ropate Kama, Regan Balzer, Keresi Vosavakamatailada, Hiwirori Maynard, Ledua Peni, Dorothy Waetford,Katarina Lesumai, Carla Ruka, Amelia Lesumai, Donn Ratana and Ben Fong.
They add that the Māori Fijian curator and artist Margaret Aull is excited to bring together this initiative alongside Director OCACPS Dr Katrina Talei Igglesden, who hosted an exchange in 2023 at the Fiji Museum.
They add artists will also visit the Fiji Museum, Fiji Arts Council and local craft markets to connect and explore
