King’s was alive with colour, food trucks and musical performances, for our first Cultural Festival

The event was opened by Year 13 student Ethan Rangitutia. Ethan also led He Waka Kōtuia Kapa Haka for King’s and Queen's High Schools during a lunchtime performance.

Massimo Pezzuto (Year 12) shared a speech highlighting the importance of diversity and the growing number of cultures that make up King’s, and was a significant member of the organisation committee.

This event included several cultural games for students to try, favourite food trucks and fantastic music.  A recipe for success.

A big thank you to our students, staff and community for getting behind this event which we hope to continue on a regular basis.

Speech by Massimo Pezzuto Year 12

Kia ora koutou katoa, Buongiorno, Hello, as some of you won’t know me, I am Massimo Pezzuto, one of the organisers of this celebratory event here at King’s High School. What started out as a small idea between three students here, has grown into what we hope will be an annual event, recognising the 48 and growing cultures that make up, us King’s men.

After several deeply saddening and culturally disrespectful actions that have occurred across Dunedin communities in recent times it's more important now, more than ever to acknowledge different cultures and how they are expressed, bringing about discussion and respect for all human beings. These disrespectful actions have no place in our city, no place in our country, and no place in our world.

The world has over 3,800 diversely rich cultures that make our world, a beautiful and fascinating place. I hope you enjoy this inaugural invitation to welcome colour to the King’s community gathered here in the quadrangle and beyond.

Tēnā koutou, Grazie mille, and Thank you.