The Latin America and Spain Film Festival (LASFF) officially opened in Blenheim on Monday, 6 October, marking its 23rd edition nationwide and its third consecutive year in Marlborough. LASFF is a vibrant cultural celebration dedicated to showcasing contemporary cinema from Latin America and Spain. Through the power of film, the festival... Keep Reading
During Welcoming Week 2025, Marlborough was graced with the vibrant presence of Puku Rangi Tea, a Rapa Nui cultural group whose name means “Stone Like a White Cloud”. This sacred place in Hanga Roa is where the group’s members grew up learning traditional stories, songs, dances, crafts, and history from their elders, the heart of... Keep Reading
On Saturday 6 September, the Marlborough District Library was filled with joy, colour, and cultural exchange as more than 80 people gathered for International Storytime. Families and friends joined us on an unforgettable journey across the globe from the Philippines to Brazil, Africa, Korea, and Latin America through a vibrant mix of... Keep Reading
Experience the vibrant culture of Easter Island as Puku Rangi Tea tours Marlborough for the first time, closing the Welcoming Week Celebration! Since 2012, Puku Rangi Tea has been dedicated to preserving and showcasing traditional Rapa Nui music and dance. Their powerful performances feature: The group regularly performs in Rapa Nui and has... Keep Reading
Although officially recognised on June 20th, Marlborough commemorated World Refugee Day on Friday, July 4th, after rescheduling due to Matariki and inclement weather. The event was a vibrant display of unity, resilience, and multicultural celebration, honouring the nearly 300 former refugees who now call Marlborough home. The evening began... Keep Reading
On Tuesday 6th May, we held a successful and inspiring meeting with more than 25 attendees from different nationalities as: Myanmar, Malaysia, Chinese, Korean, Ukraine, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Switzerland, Germany, Zimbabwe among others. On this meeting new art projects and upcoming community exhibitions were revealed as below: Art... Keep Reading
Marlborough Multicultural Centre