Parihaka International Peace Festival 2009
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Date: 9th - 11th Janary 2009
Location: Parihaka Settlement, Taranaki
Cost: Adult Earlybird Ticket - $135.00, Camping $20, Vehicle-pass $20 (required for all vehicles in camping area)
Tickets: online at Parihaka.com
Music Lineup:
Kora, Little Bushman, Katchafire, Tommy, Olmecha Supreme, SJD, House Of Shem, Cornerstone Roots, Paul Ubana Jones, Jonathan Crayford Trio, Oakley Grenell, Three Houses Down, David Snypa Levi & Dubwize, Lewis McCallum Orchestra, Tropical Downbeat Orchestra, Native Sons, Basecamp, Koile, Ngaa Morehu, Unity Pacific Reggae Band, Hope Road, The Harbour City Electric, Darren Broughton, The Constituents, The Shades, Hangman, My Golden Soul, Hikoikoi.
Parihaka includes more than just music, there are plenty of performances and educatonal presenatations and workshops as well as screenings.
Environment: Parihaka is an enriching cultural, artistic and organic experience. The kaupapa being developed for events at our festival are Eco Responsibility, Justice and Peace [vehicles of dialogue and action]. Our goal is zero waste management and organic sustainable lifestyles. Parihaka 08 will present the founders of permaculture and leading NZ scientists at the forums to address Global warming and the impact of it on world economies and lifestyle. We are encouraging whanau [family] activities by introducing new events. A special Family Camp has been set-aside in preparation for you [please book early as there are limited sites available]." Parihaka Peace festival, thats self explanantory. The festival is a community of truly open-hearted and open-minded people who are there to share the experience and promote peaceful living.
Facilities: Camping facilities on farmland, there is no shortage f portaloos or gas powered hot showers! Heaps of nice staff on horses and / motorbikes making sure everyhting is running well and looking after you. The food stalls are something to be remembered and you can't go to parihaka without having the legendary hangi. Arts and craft stalls, plenty of sculptures and beautiful food for the eyes.
Other Info: A truly all ages event, which makes it that much more special. Open but mature alcohol policy which is well respected. No glass. Make sure you have a look at the Parihaka website to read up about it before you go.
