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30/09/2026

25/09/2026

We have a bunch of awesome cultural performances lined up for you this CulturaFest!

We'll be joined by the Filipino Group from Te Aroha College, who will showcase a vibrant Filipino dance, previously performed during the school’s annual Cultural Evening. Now in its third year, Te Aroha College’s Cultural Evening celebrates the diverse cultures and talents within our school community. The Filipino Group has proudly participated each year, sharing Filipino culture, music and dance with the wider school community 🇵🇭

CulturaFest will be at the Matamata Civic Centre on Saturday 26 September from 11am.

16/09/2026

Get your quiz team together for an awesome Cultural Quiz Night!📝

Test your cultural knowledge, win spot prizes, and enjoy a fun evening with the family. The cost is only $10 per team, with all proceeds going towards proving snacks and non-alcoholic drinks for the evening and supporting our other CulturaFest workshops during the week.

📅Thursday 24 September
🕛6-8pm
📍Matamata Library

Sign your team up now at mpdc.nz/culturafest26

16/09/2026

🇵🇭Are you ready for Filipino Night?🇵🇭

On Monday 21 September, we're celebrating Filipino culture at Matamata Library. You'll learn how to cook traditional dishes, sing songs in Tagalog, and learn some fun dances.

There is no cost to attend so make sure to come along for an exciting evening!

📅Monday 21 September
⏰6-8pm
📍Matamata Library

16/09/2026

Have you signed up for our CulturaFest workshops?🇵🇭🇯🇵🇪🇸🇮🇳🇦🇷

We have tonnes of exciting activities on offer starting next week:
🇵🇭Monday 21 September, 6pm: Learn how to make Filipino Picadillo and fruit salad, and experience Filipino culture
🇯🇵Tuesday 22 September, 6pm: Learn how to make traditional Japanese dumplings
🇪🇸Tuesday 22 September, 7.30pm: Experience a flamenco guitar performance and learn about the history and significance of flamenco guitar in Spain
🇮🇳Wednesday 23 September, 6pm: Learn how to make a traditional Indian biryani
💡Thursday 24 September, 6pm: Get your quiz team together and have a go at our Cultural Quiz Night!
🇦🇷Friday 25 September, 6pm: Learn how to make Argentinian empanadas, have a go at some Spanish, and dance the cumbia!

Make sure to sign up at mpdc.nz/culturafest26 as spaces are limited!

05/09/2026

31/08/2026

CulturaFest is back again this year in Matamata!

We're celebrating the vibrant cultural diversity here in our district with a huge event on Saturday 26 September at Matamata Primary.

As with last year, we have an exciting line up of cultural workshops run in collaboration with Matamata-Piako Libraries from Monday 21-Friday 25 September including Japanese dumpling making, a Flamenco guitar demonstration, and even a fun cultural quiz!

Keep an eye on our page for more information!

05/08/2026