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More than 60 cultural teams
from Auckland schools will take to the stage this year
at what will be the largest Polyfest comp ever.
Pere Wihongi went along to the opening ceremony.
Crossing country and cultural lines,
many of Auckland's residents have come together in unity.
Polyfest has been going for 39 years and this year
Western Springs College host the event.
From today until Saturday we'll get to watch the high calibre
of performing arts within the Auckland region.
More than 9000 students will take to six stages like this one
at the festival to showcase their cultural dancing flair.
However, there are concerns about the forecasted bad weather.
We're praying to the gods to look after us and provide good weather.
Prayers are also heard
from the first school to take to the stage
at the four day long competition.
Selwyn College is an Anglican school,
one of the few secondary schools with a Maori unit.
So on reflection,
there are no words to express how good the boys were,
and the teachers and family are all very proud.
Everyone's excited for what the week has to bring.
By performing passionately, you've already won
for your teachers, schools, whanau and yourselves.
They are with you every step of the way.
The first division is on the last day of competition this Saturday.
Pere Wihongi, Te Karere.