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Waka on the Thames - (Fri 1 July, 10.30 – 11am, River Thames)

Click to enlarge photo for Waka on the Thames An ornate carved Māori war canoe takes to the Thames crewed by 16 Māori of New Zealand’s Toi Maori and London’s Ngati Ranana, in full traditional dress.

Choose a vantage point along the north Riverside Walk from the launch at Tower of London to landing at Blackfriars to witness this powerful presentation of Maori culture or visit Paternoster Square in the afternoon to see the Waka displayed alongside a Haka in the afternoon.

Haka performances 1.00 – 1.15pm & 1.45 – 2.00pm.

City of London Festival City of London Festival

Presented by the City of London Festival. Supported by the New Zealand Government and the British Council.

Fri 1 July, 10.30 – 11am: River Thames

Free entry.

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