Flag-raising ceremony for Polyfest 2025 Photo: BC Photography
The official programme for Polyfest started with a flag-raising ceremony in South Auckland this morning.
After the flags were aloft, a powhiri welcomed the participants to the Manukau Sports Bowl.
It's Polyfest's 50th anniversary.
Over four days, more than 60 schools and thousands of performers will take to the stages to celebrate an array of cultures.
Flag raising and powhiri at ASB Polyfest's 50th anniversary Photo: Coco L
Warriors at the ASB Polyfest Powhiri Photo: BC Photography
From tomorrow, the Manukau Sports Bowl will come alive with the electric energy and sounds of the ASB Polyfest, the world's largest Polynesian cultural festival.
Flag raising and powhiri at ASB Polyfest's 50th anniversary Photo: Coco L
ASB Polyfest 2025 will see 11,000 secondary school students from across the Auckland region perform on stage, with a record 291 performing groups entered from 77 schools.
Flag raising and powhiri at ASB Polyfest's 50th anniversary Photo: Coco L
ASB Polyfest Director Seiuli Terri Leo-Mauu said "we are so excited to welcome our youth back and see them on an ASB Polyfest stage. While they will be nervous, we can't wait to see the pride they have in representing themselves, their families, their culture and their school."
Flag raising and powhiri at ASB Polyfest's 50th anniversary Photo: Coco L
