Multiculturalism: Christchurch Polyfest 2017 held on March 18, saw 18 secondary schools across the city, celebrating the Pacific Island cultures

Multiculturalism: Christchurch Polyfest 2017 held on March 18, saw 18 secondary schools across the city, celebrating the Pacific Island cultures

Schools that participated included Haeata Community Campus, Middleton Grange School, Avonside Girls' High School, Hornby High School, Ashburton College, Cashmere High School, Papanui High School, St Thomas' of Canterbury College, Shirley Boys' High SChool, Riccarton High School, Marlborough Boys' College, Marlborough Girls' College, Burnside High School, Marian College, St Bedes' College, Linwood College, Villa Maria College and Christchurch Girls' High School, and Catholic Cathedral College.

Haeata Community Campus

Middleton Grange School

A good crowd witnessed the fest

Emcees of the day

Community radio: Faka’amanaki - Tongan radio programme

Community radio: Faka’amanaki - Tongan radio programme

Celebrations: Fiji-style holi in Chch

Celebrations: Fiji-style holi in Chch