Mele Ahomana (12) (back, left), Losa Havili (7), Janett Lauao Havili (13), front, and Lagi Havili (5) have been practising for the past three months for tonight's Pacific Island celebration. Photo by Sally Rae.
More than 300 people are expected to attend the celebration at the Oamaru Club, with representatives from each group bringing traditional fare from their island for a buffet-style dinner.
The entertainment will include performers as young as 3 and it was an opportunity for young people to highlight their culture.
It was "awesome" to combine the different cultures, one of the organisers, Sene Fanene said.
