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All welcome at Gallery opening
Prime Minister
Helen Clark will open the citys new art gallery, Te Puna o Waiwhetu,
at around 10.30 on Saturday morning and
the doors will be thrown open to the public
soon afterwards. Organisers of the two-day
opening celebrations say everyone is
welcome to attend. The formal part of the opening starts at 10am, with speeches by the Prime
Minister, Mayor Garry Moore and Gallery Director Tony Preston. The Christchurch
Symphony will be on hand in the morning and will accompany renowned Kiwi
opera singer Dame Malvina Major. The symphony and its special guest stars kick off a selection of local
talent which will entertain until 4pm on Saturday and from 10am to 3pm
on Sunday. Among the entertainment over the two days are the local Smokefree Rockquest
finalists, Maori and other cultural performance and dance groups, brass
and pipe bands and performances by Circo Arts and various jazz groups. Sunday’s festivities include a special 10am welcoming
blessing at the Cathedral. |