03 February 2012

Waitangi Day - school closed on Monday 6 Feb

Jambalaya 2008.
Iconic NZ reggae band, Katchafire at Jambalaya 2008
Photo by elastic design
Languages International is closed on Monday 6 February for Waitangi Day. 

If you are in Auckland on Monday and like reggae music, check out the Waitangi Day family celebrations in Manukau.  (Note, it is an alcohol and smoke-free event.) Renowned NZ reggae band, Katchafire will be playing.  If you're a reggae fan, make sure you hear them play live at least once while you're in NZ.

If you are in Christchurch, see what's on here.

Enjoy your long weekend, and we'll see you on Tuesday!

Posted by Hannah Robinson at 4:29 PM 0 comments

Chinese Lantern Festival: Don't miss it! This weekend in Auckland & next weekend in Christchurch

UPDATE:  Here are some photos from the 2012 Lantern Festival in Albert Park.

Auckland Lantern Festival 2011
Auckland Lantern Festival 2011 by NUkiwi
Auckland 
When:  this weekend
Friday - Sunday 3, 4 and 5 Feb, 5:00pm – 10:30pm
Where:   Albert Park, Auckland CBD (beside Languages International) 
Admission: Free  
More information


Christchurch
When:  next weekend
Saturday and Sunday 11 & 12 Feb, 5:00pm – 10:00pm
Where:   Hagley Park North, Christchurch City
Admission: Free  
More information

There'll be:
* huge, colourful lanterns
* Chinese food
* music, dance and martial arts



Here are some photos' of last year's Lantern Festivals to give you an idea of what to expect.
















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