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Fringe Festival
2008 |
8 February - 2 March
One of the biggest festivals in New Zealand, with
live theatre, comedy, poetry, visual arts, dance,
music and more
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everything out of the mainstream goes on display throughout the
city, with as many people participating as watching — be warned!
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Chinese New Year
Fireworks
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10 February
New Zealand’s vibrant multi-cultural
nature shows itself in its enthusiastic celebration of the Chinese
New Year, with fireworks, parties and other festivities.
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International
Arts Festival
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22 February – 16 March
The New Zealand
International Arts Festival,, is the foremost cultural event in New
Zealand. It features the best in visual and performing arts and
entertainment from home and abroad.
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Jackson Street
Fiesta 2008
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8
March
This
fabulous one-day street carnival features a vibrant
and eclectic mix of hot music, delicious food, and a
great atmosphere. With multiple live music stages,
dance, street theatre, international cuisine and art
stalls, the Fiesta will be absolutely buzzing.
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Wellington Dragon
Boat Festival
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15 – 16 March
The
waters of the harbour are royally thrashed in this exciting event,
when lusty teams compete to be the first boat cross the finish line.
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Wellington
International Film Festival
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18 July – 3 August
As part of the countrywide New Zealand International Film
Festival, this festival showcases the best
international cinema of the last 12 months, bringing
the movies to a wide audience in the Wellington area.
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World of Wearable
Art Awards Show
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1
September – 31 October
The
World of Wearable Art Awards Show is a series of six
spectacular shows displaying amazing garments.
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