Audiences everywhere have been captivated by the Te Vaka experience. On stage Te Vaka delivers more than just a musical performance. The audience is taken, with music and dance, on a journey into the Pacific Islands, into the heart of Polynesia. The drummers are a seven piece force beating out the rhythms of their ancestors. This is a fantastic show of 'Tribal Power'.

The show, like the music, has a contemporary edge which serves to enhance the communication of the songs and make them easy for other cultures to relate to and enjoy. The focus is, of course, the log drums (pate) but this is varied and added to by the use of other instruments such as the acoustic and electric guitars creating within the show a great diversity.

Te Vaka is a unique 11 piece group from New Zealand, which has enchanted the world with the music, costume and dance of the South Pacific since 1997. From timeless roots in Polynesia, Te Vaka has incorporated contemporary influences to create something which is new, refreshing and exciting.

Te Vaka has performed in the USA and toured the UK, Europe & other parts of the world extensively over the last 10 years. The group has headlined music festivals throughout Europe and been favourites as World of Music, Arts and Dance Festivals around the world. They have been nominated for two BBC Radio 3, World Music Awards – Best "Asia Pacific" and the "Alliance Choice Award". The group had released five albums to date and obtained many awards.

Opetaia Foa'i is the songwriter and lead vocalist of the group. The inspiration for his music comes from his multi-cultural upbringing – Tokelauan and Tuvaluan. Opetaia's musical background spans both the traditional and the diverse influences of contemporary metropolitan culture. He won the Senior Pacific Artist award in 2005 for his contribution to the Pacific Arts.

*Artist's website: www.tevaka.com

90 Minutes with 15 intermission

Tickets available from 6 Feburary onwards at all URBTIX outlets
．Half-price tickets available for senior citizens, people with disabilities, full-time students and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) recipients (Limited tickets for CSSA recipients available on a first-come-first-served basis)
．Family Fiesta Series Discount
10% off for each purchase of 2 different programmes;
15% off for each purchase of 3 different programmes;
20% off for each purchase of 4 or more different programmes
．Group Booking Discount
10% off for each purchase of 4-9 tickets;
15% off for each purchase of 10-19 tickets;
20% off for each purchase of 20 or more tickets

Other programmes in the Family Fiesta:
My Visiting Aunt by Jumbo Kids Theatre, Pinocchio's Family (Re-run) by Shu Ning Presenation Unit, The World of Music through Purple's Eyes by The Hong Kong YWCA Chinese Orchestra, LaLaLuna by Wolfe Bowart (USA), The Story of the Girl in Blue by Ciróka Puppet Theatre (Hungary), Hong Kong Children's Symphony Orchestra and Acrobatic Drama Journey to the West by Guangzhou Acrobatic Troupe of China

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