First-Ever Pasifika Celebrations in the Cassowary Coast

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Published
9th April 2025

Cassowary Coast is set to host its first-ever Pasifika Celebrations 2025, a vibrant cultural event honouring traditions through music, dance, and cuisine of neighbouring Pacific Island Nations.  

The free, family-friendly event will take place on Saturday, 3 May 2025, from 11 AM to 3 PM at Warrina Lakes, Innisfail, offering the community an opportunity to experience the traditions of Samoa, Vanuatu, Tonga, Cook Islands, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Fiji, Niue, Micronesia, Tokelau, Tuvalu, Kiribati, Marshall Islands as well as Tangata Whenua (New Zealand Māori), Timor Leste and Torres Strait. 

Councillor Trudy Tschui welcomes Pasifika Celebrations 2025 to the Cassowary Coast, highlighting the event’s significance in showcasing the diverse cultures that make the region such a wonderful place to live.

"Pasifika Celebrations 2025 will bring together our diverse community, showcasing the incredible cultures that contribute so much to the Cassowary Coast. It’s a chance to celebrate heritage, foster connections, and experience the spirit of the Pacific Islands right here in North Queensland," Cr Tschui said.

"This event is about inclusion, storytelling, and sharing traditions with the wider community. We’re excited to welcome performers, stallholders, and supporters to create an unforgettable experience for all."

Event Highlights: 

  • Traditional and contemporary cultural performances 
  • Authentic cuisine from the Pacific Islands 
  • Cultural storytelling and displays 
  • Pasifika’s Got Talent, a showcase of local and visiting performers 
  • Kids’ activities and family-friendly fun 

This event is hosted and organised by Cassowary Coast Regional Council in partnership with the Queensland Government. 

  

For event information, visit cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/pasifika-2025 or contact Council at 1300 763 903 or email enquiries@cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au.