Our Cultural Festivals

Our Cultural Festivals

Our Cultural Festivals

Cultural festivals and public holidays are established to remind a people of the stories that are fundamental to who they are — ensuring that their founding ideas are never forgotten.

A culture that despises its own history has no future.

For a nation to remain healthy, it is vital that it knows and values the stories that shaped its most treasured values, institutions, and practices.

Explore the story behind Christmas — its history, meaning, and the hope it still offers today. Watch short videos and access a free eBook that unpack the origins and significance of this celebrated season.

Discover the story and meaning of Easter through videos, eBooks, and links that explore its history, cultural impact, and Christian message of hope and forgiveness.

Learn about the history and meaning of Halloween through videos, audios, and a free eBook, exploring its origins, cultural roots, and modern commercialisation.

The significance of the Christian faith to our nation and cultural values cannot be understated.  Cultural festivals like Christmas and Easter, inclusive of public holidays, exist as a reflection of this contribution — to help us remember our history. Waitangi, Matariki, King’s Birthday and other similar public holidays became such for the very same reason.