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Asia:NZ festivals

The customs and cultures of many Asian countries are brought to life in New Zealand's main regions thanks to a number of festivals we help organise every year.

A dragon lantern

Chinese Lantern Festival

Chinese New Year celebrations will be held in Auckland on February 3-5 and Christchurch on February 11-12

An Indian woman in traditional dress

Diwali Festival of Lights

Held in Auckland and Wellington every October to mark the Hindu New Year

A performer at the Southeast Asian Night market

Southeast Asian Night Market

A Wellington celebration of Southeast Asian countries and culture

Taiko drummers

Japan Festival of Wellington

The capital celebrates all things Japanese

A painted mask

Slideshows

Relive highlights of the festivals in our online image galleries

Last updated: 31 January 2012
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