Culture Galore is a multicultural festival that celebrates Ōtautahi Christchurch's diversity with food, arts and crafts, and music and dance performances. It was scheduled from noon until 4pm on Saturday 8 March 2025 at Ray Blank Park, 14 Gothic Place, Ilam but was cancelled due to poor weather.
Performances and activities
Stage performances range from colourful traditional dances and songs from Indonesia, Korea, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, China, Fiji, Ukraine, Afghanistan, Ireland, Bangladesh and many more. Have-a-go activities include flax weaving, face painting, soft archery, bouncy castles, police speed radar, fire truck and evacuation challenge, and more.
You can sample some of the appetising ethnic cuisines from one of the 40+ food stalls.
Event entry and activities are free, but there is a cost for food and craft items.
The event is supported by the Waimāero Fendalton-Waimairi-Harewood and Waipuna Halswell-Hornby-Riccarton Community Boards.
Online resources for newcomers
- Our Newcomers page — also available in:
- Ethnic groups in Christchurch from community information directory CINCH
Related information
Profile of Ray Blank from our heritage section.