Festival of Cultures

Festival of Cultures week is Palmerston North City's biggest event celebrating the rich cultural diversity of our City. It is an annual event organised by Palmerston North City Council and MMC. The week has a series of events including The Festival of Cultures - World Fair Day, Parade of Cultures (Costume Parade), Lantern Parade/ Carnavale, Teas and Coffees of the World and various workshops/ seminars.

Festival of Cultures 2022

Palmy’s award winning annual celebration is back in 2022! Watch our city burst into colouras we celebrate the beautifully diverse cultural identity of our city.

Festival of Cultures will be back in 2022, so save these dates!

Teas and Coffees of the World – Thursday 24 February 2022

Lights and Lanterns Parade – Friday 25 February 2022

World Fair Day – Saturday 26 February 2022

* Programmes and workshops to be announced

Applications for stallholders and performers are now open: https://www.pncc.govt.nz/events/events-calendar/festival-of-cultures/

 

*Please note, this programme of events is subject to Covid-19 alert levels.

Festival of Cultures 2021

The Square burst into colour on Saturday 27 February from 10 am-4 pm celebrating the beautifully diverse cultural identity of our city. World Fair Day showcased a wide range of activities, family fun, performances, food and crafts from around the world. The fair kick-started at 10 am with the official opening ceremony beginning at 10:30 am. With local and international performers, over 100 food and craft stalls as well as a ‘Have-a-Go’ tent, there will be plenty for all the family to see and learn from different cultures. This is a free, family-friendly event taking place at a smoke-free and vape-free location.

Some pics of the Parade of Cultures which happened in the afternoon: https://www.facebook.com/mmcnzpn/posts/769070000411561

and also a video of MMC President Nina Kirschbaum's welcoming speech in the morning: https://youtu.be/DUTe5o-gOXA

Festival of Cultures 2020

Some pics of the event: https://www.facebook.com/mmcnzpn/posts/329626437689255

Festival of Cultures 2020 Highlights - Video by PNCC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UeXK1923P4