Pasifika Festival

Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland’s annual Pasifika Festival – a vibrant celebration of Pacific cultures – has been inspiring Aotearoa New Zealand to honour its Pacific connections and community since 1993.

As the Polynesian capital of the world, Auckland is home to over 300,000 people of Pacific heritage, and the festival reflects this rich diversity through music, dance, food, and art. The Pasifika Festival stamp issue pays tribute to this iconic event, capturing the essence of the festival’s costumes, crafts, and traditions. Each stamp offers a window into the creativity and pride of 11 Pacific nations – Aotearoa, Cook Islands, Fiji, Hawai‘i, Kiribati, Niue, Samoa, Tahiti, Tokelau, Tonga, and Tuvalu – mirroring the festival’s eight cultural villages and their celebration of shared stories.

Just as the Pasifika Festival preserves traditions through performances, food, and arts and crafts, these stamps showcase the rich and colourful spirit of Pacific communities. Like the festival itself, the stamps are a treasure for everyone – collectors, families, and those wanting to connect with Pacific culture.