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Multicultural performances, food, arts and craft are on offer for the whole family on Tauranga’s waterfront this weekend as part of the Real Tauranga Festival.

This weekend’s multicultural activities include a talent show from 10am-2pm on Saturday and Sunday near the fountain. Performances include flamenco dancing and group tai chi demonstrations by Shaolin Kemp and Tai Chi School.

Flamenco dancer Julia Banks says the three dancers are excited about putting on their show and had been practising intensively for the event.

“We all love the passion, dance and costumes of Spain. Spain is not represented in the Rugby World Cup, but that doesn't matter, because we support the All Blacks anyway. “It’s great to be involved with the world cup.”

The multicultural show also includes Maori cultural performances by local groups Te Whanau Mai Tawhati and Te Rangatahai O Tauranga Moana.

A multicultural market is on both days from 9am-5pm at the northern end of the waterfront, with a wide range of food, arts and crafts on offer by ethnic groups.

Tickets are being sold for R18 concerts on the waterfront on both evenings. For more details visit www.taurangarealfestival.co.nz

The next activities planned for the Real Tauranga Festival are a New Zealand Family Festival on the waterfront on October 13-16. Western Bay of Plenty adventure tourism operators are showcasing their activities in the glass pavilion at the former Kestrel site until October 23.

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