Haiveta

Video courtesy of Tatanja Ross, Images courtesy of Zan Wimberley and Lexi Gillard

BE. Established in 2017 Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung lands, Melbourne, Australia

 Our project for @biennalesydney, NIRIN HAIVETA was over the course of launch weekend to celebrate and centre Pasifika womxn. Hightlighting the beauty, heart and mana that was exchanged and received with community between elders and the next generations, through various expressions of traditional dance, sing sing, music and food. In honour of the matriarchy and in essence of our spirit.

Curated by Grace Dlabik assisted by Emma Ismawi for BE.
Special thanks to Bulbuwul Gumada Dangura Strong Spirit Dancers for Welcome to Country and dances and to everyone who was a part of this special launch weekend for HAIVETA.

Performances:
The Afakasi Dance Group (Samoan dance group)
Inangaro Paradise (Cook Islands Dance Group)
Fijian Aunties
PNG Aunties
Emele Ugavule @emeleugavule
Nukunonu Te Tuloto O Tokelau Sydney
Suga @gracevanilau Natalia Mann feat. @nalaleone
Sela Vai x Humxn @selavai @__humxn
Ngaiire
Kaiit feat. Mikey Chan @chikeyman
MC Trey @treythelma
Kilia @kiliatheestallion_
Kilimi @ihatekilimi
Poem by Grace Dlabik
Artists for the exterior of vessel
Fern Ngatai @flows_by_rau
Paige Uāmaki-Mu @paigeuamakimu
Tavao Lilia Fa'avae-eli @kokoandki
Aunty Sana Balai @sanareana

Community Marking Project:

Emele Ugavule
Lesina Ateli-Ugavule
Steven Letoafa
Tavao Fa'avae-Eli
Timena Lealamisa
Grace Dlabik
Sana Balai

Deep gratitude and thank you to The Biennale of Sydney
Special thanks to Beats by Dre