The Unity Cultural concert was held at the Dorothy Winstone Theatre at AGGS on June 23.
The packed house was treated to a night of cultural excellence, skillfully MC’ed by Mr Luliu Afoa and Albertian Tali Meavale.
The MAGS Kapa Haka group opened the evening with a skillful and passionate display, clearly showing why they are widely regarded for their expertise.
This was followed by the beautifully costumed Chinese group. They performed items that ranged from a lyrical piece to a fan dance.
The large Tongan group performed two items: a traditional Ma’ulu’ulu, with the whole group, and then a spirited item from the Year 13 students as a thanks to the school for their five years at MAGS.
For the first time in 10 years, a Latin dance group performed. This was a very elegant Tango-Milonga, and featured use of a full skirt and contra-body movement.
Always a favourite, the Cook Island group featured a lyrical item by the girls and then traditional drum dances.
The Samoan group performed a powerful repertoire of items choreographed and led by Tali Meavale. Their commitment to their rehearsal process showed in the polish and precision of their performance.
The evening closed with a vibrant and joyous performance by the Indian group. This was a fantastic end to a wonderful night.
Director Arts Co-Curricular Ms Cesan said, “Performers and their families left happy after a night of pride and passion, celebrating our different cultures at MAGS.”
Photos / QiQi Deng
