Sound Bath / Kauranga Oro with Ariana Tikao - Sunday 3rd August, 3pm - 5pm. Tickets via this page: https://www.vfdalston.com/our-events

Taonga Puoro (Singing Treasures) are Traditional Māori Instruments deeply connected to spirituality and storytelling within Māori Culture. They often mimic the sounds of the natural world such as the wind and the sea.

Join taonga puoro practitioner Ariana Tikao (Kāi Tahu) for a transformative experience that merges the ancient restorative power of taonga puoro with the resonance of karakia and waiata (sung incantation).

In this special event, environmental voices, elemental gods (atua) and ancestors come alive through the sacred sounds of taonga puoro, guided by the gentle yet powerful energy of Ariana’s practice of Hine Wai Ora. This feminine energy of the atua wahine (Māori Goddesses) symbolises connection and release, and will create a profound sense of relaxation.

As the soothing tones wash over you, you’ll enter a state of deep calm, allowing tension to dissolve and mental clarity to emerge. The therapeutic sounds foster a powerful healing space where wai (water), waiata and karakia (sung incantation) coalesce, offering not only an immediate sense of peace but also lasting benefits such as improved sleep, reduced anxiety, and wellbeing.

There will be cups of tea and food afterwards for grounding.

This event will take place downstairs at the Outsiders Gallery - a cool, calming and tranquil space to keep you sheltered from the heat.