There is abundance of Wellington Festivals & Events all year round. Be it the sporting matches, concerts, live theatre and dance, exhibitions and festivals, religious ceremonies and community events, art and craft festivals, agriculture or harvest festivals, fashion fiestas, Wellington has something for every one. Considered one of the main events in the calendar of Wellington, Cuba Carnival, Wellington comprises of a global blend of music and dance, conveying the energetic cultural diversity of the city.
Cuba Carnival, Wellington occurs every second year over the last weekend in February and it is the largest and most fabulous free street festival in the country. This Carnival is now granted an open-ended permission to operate as an annual event and may continue as a biennial event. It is possible if the organizers wish to avoid competing with the Arts Festival.
The Cuba Carnival, Wellington is a biennial street party, which is originated by impresario Chris Morley-Hall, and climaxing in a wild night parade along the whole of Cuba Street. The Cuba Carnival, Wellington attracts more than 100,000 people from allover the country as well as outside the country. No other event in New Zealand comprises such an exciting global mix of music, art and dance of free celebration. This Carnival emphasizes on participation, creativity and spontaneity, which helps to create the Carnival atmosphere on the streets. The Carnival takes place on unique Cuba Street, which has soul. This street is the pulse of the most innovative and charismatic retail, residential and entertainment area in Wellington.
The Cuba Carnival, Wellington is flouting new ground since its beginning in 1998, and continuously growing to reflect the changing face of the city. Arranging new standards for public entertainment and create improvements to the Wellington District Plan to offer better infrastructure for future events.
Contact Details of Cuba Carnival, Wellington
Address: PO Box 24173, Wellington
Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Phone: +64 (0) 4 499 0650 or +64 (0) 4 473 8873
Email:info@cubacarnival.org.nz
Website: http://www.cubacarnival.org.nz/
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