The Māori, Cook Islands and Diversity stages continued the cultural festivities at Polyfest today.
Here's what RNZ captured in pictures on day two of the world's largest cultural festival for secondary school students.
The Cook Island competitive performances kicked off today for their second and final day on stage. Photo: RNZ / Mabel Muller
Māngere College Cook Islands group. Photo: RNZ / Mabel Muller
Māngere College Cook Islands group. Photo: RNZ / Mabel Muller
Māngere College Cook Islands group. Photo: RNZ / Mabel Muller
Umbrellas were out today, but for shade instead of rain. Photo: RNZ / Mabel Muller
Spectators enjoying performances from the comfort of the ground. Photo: RNZ / Mabel Muller
Faith Tepana (centre) after performing on the Cook Islands stage for James Cook High, supported by her cousins. Photo: RNZ / Mabel Muller
Supporters dancing along to the performances on the Cook Islands stage. Photo: RNZ / Mabel Muller
Māngere College Cook Islands group. Photo: RNZ / Mabel Muller
Joseph Henry with his granddaughter eagerly awaiting for his other grand children to perform on stage. Photo: RNZ / Mabel Muller
Former Māngere College students back at Polyfest to support their old school. Photo: RNZ / Mabel Muller
Spectators dancing along to live music on stage. Photo: RNZ / Mabel Muller
A Tongan family who visited Polyfest purely for the island cuisine on offer. Photo: RNZ / Mabel Muller
Westlake Girls' supporters stop for a Poly snack. Photo: RNZ / Mabel Muller
Cook Islands mama enjoying a meal while watching performances. Photo: RNZ / Mabel Muller
Some of Aorere College's kapa haka performers roaming the Polyfest grounds after their performance on stage. Photo: RNZ / Mabel Muller
Manurewa High School tutor Ianny Pori, stops for a food break. Photo: RNZ / Mabel Muller
Samoan stage helpers on break. Photo: RNZ / Mabel Muller
Day three of Polyfest 2021 will continue tomorrow with more action on the Maori stage and performances kicking off on the Tongan, Samoan and Niuean stages.
