South Auckland is about to be invaded by students, spectators, colourful costumes and dynamic dances from schools all over Auckland. From March 17 to 20 2010, the Manukau Sportsbowl will be home once again to the annual ASB Polyfest, the largest cultural festival of its kind in the world. This year, the festival marks a significant milestone in its existence. The festival celebrates its 35th anniversary. Polyfest started with just four schools – Seddon High School (now Western Springs College), Aorere College Mangere College, and Hillary College (now Sir Edmund Hillary Collegiate). By 1978, more than 20 schools had Polyfest teams. In 2009, more than 9000 students from 59 schools competed, watched by a crowd of 90,000 over four days. Entry to this year’s festival is $ 4.00. For more details, see www.asbpolyfest.co.nz.
(Story adapted from the Papakura Courier)
