Tuvaluans in New Zealand hope last weekend's celebration of their art and culture in Auckland will help others learn more about who they are.
Hundreds of people attended the first Tuvalu Arts Festival in New Zealand hosted by people originally from Niutao island, one of eight islands in the country.
Christine Rovoi has more.
A Tuvualan mat and other cultural items that were on display at the Arts and Culture Festival in Auckland. Photo: Marama T-Pole
