Arts, crafts and cultureRotorua has a thriving arts and cultural community that’s continually evolving. Local Maori have been welcoming visitors and sharing their arts and cultural traditions for more than 160 years. These traditions continue today and superb examples of traditional Maori carving and weaving can be found throughout the city’s gardens as well as public and private buildings. However Maori art, craft and culture is not all Rotorua is renowned for; the city also has a flourishing community of contemporary artists, craftspeople, performers and musicians. So take a look at the art works of Rotorua’s resident artists, wonder through the many art galleries, visit artists’ studios that are part of the local Arts Trail (see PDF below), and participate in some of the art and cultural events that add to the soul and vibrancy of Rotorua as a city. Rotorua’s major annual festivals and art events include: Music/opera: Opera in the Pa (January) Music/contemporary Mardi Gras (Dec 31) PerformanceTe Ihi Te Wehi – Biennial Festival of the Performing Arts (provisional dates for next festival, March 6-22, 2009) Drama/film Shakespeare Outside Festival (Jan/Feb) Art Rotorua Museum – permanent and changing exhibitions both local and touring Click here for a list of Rotorua art galleries
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