The action continued to entertain large crowds at Dunedin’s Edgar Centre on Thursday when pupils from nearly 50 schools and preschools from around the region performed at the 33rd annual Otago Polyfest.

Dunedin Hospital Early Childhood Centre Te Ruma Koru pupils perform at Otago Polyfest on Thursday. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

The five-day festival is a collective celebration of Polynesian culture, language, music and heritage, which continued to attract proud parents, caregivers, teachers and whānau.

Children from Te manu ataahua o te Wakari, give a performance with poi at Otago Polyfest on Thursday. Photo: Gerard O'Brien

 

About 9000 young people will have performed in the event by the time it concludes on Friday, with the final 30 performances. Photos: Gerard O’Brien

Children from Kelsey Yaralla Kindergarten perform at Otago Polyfest on Thursday. Photo: Gerard O'Brien