Christchurch Antarctic Festival

The annual Christchurch Antarctic Festival in New Zealand aims at unfolding the amazing wonders of the continent to the people of Christchurch. This festival provides an excellent opportunity to enjoy the festive spirits with the entire family and friends as no one wants to miss the chilly parade led by the fantasy characters in the Antarctic Fantasy at Cathedral Square. The significance of Christchurch Antarctic Festival, New Zealand goes beyond its outer manifestation of festive mood as it celebrates Antarctica’s association with the city of Christchurch and makes a sincere effort in exploring its history, science and culture through inspiring lectures and films, unique exhibitions and tours and entertaining family events.

For the last year the full program of events and activities for the 2006 Christchurch Antarctic Festival are categorized into the following four primary sub groups.
Festival Events
Exhibitions and Tours
Films and Lectures
Calendar

The 2006 Christchurch Antarctic Festival also arranged for a competition as a part of the festival where amateurs as well as professional photographers participated in the competition with inspirational photographs that best captures the essence of ‘cold’.
Christchurch Antarctic Festival became a huge success due to generous support from the following member organizations.
Antarctic Heritage Trust
Antarctica New Zealand
Christchurch Cathedral
Christchurch City Council
Canterbury Museum
Gateway Antarctica at the University of Canterbury
International Antarctic Centre
The Canterbury Branch of the New Zealand Antarctic Society
United States Antarctic Program

Christchurch Antarctic Festival has something for everyone and from the long list of events that forms an integral part of the festival everyone can find out something of their choice and preference. Kids enjoy a lot in this festival as they discover new things amidst a colorful setting. For any cancellation notices get tuned into the 92.1 MoreFM to remain updated with the latest developments.