Katikati FESTIVAL OF CULTURES 2025

Katikati is set to come alive with vibrant colours, music, and flavours as the Katikati Festival of Cultures returns on Saturday, April 5th, at Moore Park, Katikati. Part of the Flavours of Plenty Festival, the community event is a chance to celebrate the incredible diversity of cultures that call Katikati and the Western Bay home.

The festival kicks off at 10am with a flag parade, starting at Katikati College and making its way along Carisbrooke Street to Moore Park. Everyone is welcome to join in—whether you want to proudly represent your heritage, support friends, or simply enjoy the festive atmosphere from the sidelines.

From 11am to 2pm, the festivities will continue at Moore Park with live performances, interactive experiences, delicious international food, and arts and crafts. The festival offers a unique opportunity to experience traditional music and dance from cultures including Aotearoa, Vanuatu, India, China, Chile, and Fiji.

For food lovers, the festival boasts an impressive lineup of vendors serving up a global feast. Treat yourself to mouth-watering dishes from Filipino, Chinese, Indonesian, Korean, Pasifika, Tongan, Nepalese, and French cuisines—plus real fruit ice cream, sundaes, sodas, and more!

One of the festival’s highlights is the colourful Holi Powder Throw—a joyful, interactive experience inspired by the traditional Hindu festival of Holi. This centuries-old celebration of good triumphing over evil, with the throwing of coloured powder over each other representing the putting aside of differences and sharing the moment as one. Get ready to have fun throwing vibrant coloured powders!

“This festival is a celebration of all the diverse cultures that make up our community. It’s a day for everyone to come together, enjoy amazing performances, try delicious food, and experience something new. We invite the whole community to join us and make this a truly special event,” says Kylie Watkins, committee member of the Katikati Festival of Cultures.

So, mark your calendar and get ready to experience the world in Katikati!

Be part of the celebration! Want to showcase your culture? We’d love to have you involved! Email us today: katikatifestivalofcultures@gmail.com or register your interest here (Note: Food Vendor applications closed!)