Rise of the Pacific: UQSPIA Cultural Night 2020

UQSPIA presents our annual Cultural Night: ‘Rise of the Pacific’
Join us as we delve into the customs & traditions of our Pasifika people. A sacred part of our cultural identity which has been carried on through many generations. With these values and traditions of the past, the people present & coming can rise. To strengthen & empower our Pacific people; Rise of the Pacific.
1:24 Niue
8:05 Solomon Islands
10:37 Tuvalu
17:03 Samoa
27:37 Rabi
30:35 Fiji
34:10 Papua New Guinea
38:40 Tonga
48:30 Kiribati
UQSPIA acknowledges the Turrbal and Yugara, as the First Nations owners of the lands where UQ now stands and where this production was filmed. We pay respect to their Elders, lores, customs and creation spirits.
Director & Producer: Alfred Naupoto
Location: The University of Queensland
Guest Performances: QUTPA, QUTPNGSA

[@MrAMerang]

It is a joy watching this from Ohio USA. Incredibly well done, from the dances to the filming editing. The sense of One Pasifika family is very well represented in the teamwork that you guys have, seeing similar faces joining almost all the island items. What a great time to be at UQ. As an I-Kiribati born and raised, I know how difficult sometimes to get everyone together for dance practices but you guys did it so well. Very unfortunate we didn't have this when I was at UQ 2009 - 2011. I particularly enjoyed the twist and creativity you put in the Kiribati items, hilarious, fun and powerful. Hope this continues ..

[@bigfitu4164]

What’s the song the PNG group performed to pls? Absolute track! 34:50

[@kiritaveronicamote7092]

Well done ❤👏👏👏👏

[@lanaangay9053]

Nice.....last song anyone?

[@katahi0749]

Yas😍

[@puleivijuniorsiulai8717]

You were incredible Rina 🙌❤❤

[@teuteulad4049]

LESKOOO 🤩🤩

[@helenalau3571]

This is really well done. Great effort everyone:)