Polynesian Festival

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SKU: 9781877484001
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By Evotia Tamua

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Polynesian Festival by Evotia Tamua is a captivating photographic essay that chronicles the ASB PolyFest over a span of more than 15 years. The book showcases the vibrant array of performance groups and schools that partake in this annual festival. Read More

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A photographic essay of the ASB PolyFest by Evotia Tamua which covers over 15 years of the event and shows the gamut of performance groups and schools participating in the annual festival.

Description

Polynesian Festival by Evotia Tamua is a captivating photographic essay that chronicles the ASB PolyFest over a span of more than 15 years. The book showcases the vibrant array of performance groups and schools that partake in this annual festival.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781877484001

Publisher: Little Island Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 January 2008

Country: New Zealand

Imprint: Little Island Press

Edition: Illustrated edition

Illustration: photographs

Contributors:

Photographs by Evotia Tamua

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 128

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Arts & Culture Evotia Tamua New Zealand and Australia Published New Zealand Published New Zealand Travel Non-Fiction Photography Books Travel & Adventure

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