Members of the Wanaka community get their first glance at the Wai Water Wanaka exhibition. PHOTO: SEAN NUGENT.

Members of the Wanaka community get their first glance at the Wai Water Wanaka exhibition at the Festival of Colour opening last night.

Festival of Colour director, Philip Tremewan. PHOTO: SEAN NUGENT

About 50 people gathered at the Lake Wanaka Centre for the opening, and heard a karakia and welcome from Ngai Tahu as well as some words of wisdom from festival director Philip Tremewan (at right).

The first events begin tomorrow and the festival finishes on Monday, April 8.