The Grand Pageant of Waipu

The Grand Pageant of Waipu January 11th and 12th, 2013 - A breath taking spectacle of Light, Sound, Drama, Magic, Wonder. Two evening performances are planned – for 11 and 12 January.

Every 10 years the village of Waipu (established in 1853 by the Rev. Norman McLeod and his devoted ‘parishioners’ from Nova Scotia) holds a grand Pageant. First held in 2003 to mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of Waipu, the Pageant celebrates the extraordinary story of a thousand Gaelic-speaking Scottish Highlanders who, forced out of their homes during the notorious ‘Highland Clearance

s’, settled for 30 years in Nova Scotia, and later sailed to New Zealand in search of a better life. Waipu community stages this huge and spectacular show again in 2013. These dates have been chosen because this is when tides and the moon will be suitable for performances. This next 2013 production promises to be:

• A ‘monumentous’, stunning outdoor spectacle, telling one of the most amazing stories in New Zealand’s history.
• An Extravaganza of Light, Sound, and Latest Visual Technology (as seen in the opening of the Rugby World Cup) with Clydesdales and Horse-Drawn Vehicles, Bullocks, Vintage Cars, Kapa Haka, Waka, Crowd scenes, Personal drama, Comedy, a Croft Burning, Pipe Bands, and a Fireworks Finale!
• Narrated by famous writer Dame Fiona Kidman
• Venue – Waipu Village Glebe
• Mark this on your Calendar as a highlight of the Summer Holidays! Tickets on sale from 1 August 2012

06/12/2015

Next Grand Pageant - January 2023!

11/05/2013

Don't forget to watch Country Calendar tonight !!!!!

02/05/2013

Don't miss COUNTRY CALENDAR on May 11 at 7pm on TV1 when The Pageant will be featured

12/01/2013

Sounds like the audience on the first night (last night) thought it was GREAT. Less than 4 hours till the final performance and there are still some tickets left so get down to the museum NOW or you may miss this amazing show.

The Grand Pageant of Waipu. The town is buzzing with anticipation now. Rehearsals are such fun and we are all looking fo...
10/01/2013

The Grand Pageant of Waipu. The town is buzzing with anticipation now. Rehearsals are such fun and we are all looking forward to the dress rehearsal tonight. Not too late to buy a ticket but looks like there will be q's to buy them on the night so best to get down to the museum NOW. Open till 7pm.

09/01/2013
27/12/2012
13/12/2012

We're on countdown now! Dont' forget - tickets available at Waipu Museum 09 4320746

20/11/2012

Dame Fiona is in Waipu this week - rehearsing with her tonight and tomorrow! Great to have her here!

29/10/2012

Thursday rehearsal was a lot of fun. See you all on Wednesday night 7.30pm

27/10/2012

Read the last winner's story. A Scottish family arriving to Waipu.
Just go to notes to read the full story.

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