Manamea, meaning sweetheart in Samoan, is the title of Sau E Siva Creatives' newest Pasifika dance theatre show, marking their 10-year anniversary.
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MANAMEA:
A love story where "Palepa and Sitione" fall deeply in love with each other under a full moon, but due to their families' ongoing land dispute conflict, Palepa and Sitione are forced to be on separate sides of the fence line.
Both families forgetting that the fruits belong to all, however, the land belongs to our Gafas-Ancestors. Just as the moon has a significant impact on the earth, such as influencing the sea level tides, we as caretakers of this land must respect and pay close attention to our surroundings, even at the break of dawn.
"Amuia le masina, e alu ma toe sau." Blessed is the moon for it shall return.
Presented by:
Sau E Siva Creatives in partnership with Pilot Productions
Produced by @mandascu Amanda Wilson
Creative Team:
Artistic Director/Choreographer - Troy Tu'ua
Choreographer - Idalene Ati
Choreographer - Italia Hunt
Choreographer - Leki Bourke Jackson
Choreographer - Bob Epine Savea
Audience Warnings:
Manamea brings light to an event that happened in Samoa 2009.
Contains haze and strobe.
Sponsors and Acknowledgements:
Creative New Zealand
Q Theatre
Mangere Arts Centre
Manurewa High School
Marcellin College
TheWav.room
This season of MANAMEA is supported by Waipapa Taumata Rau. The University of Auckland is proud to sponsor Q Theatre.
We would like to acknowledge Waipapa Taumata Rau, the University of Auckland for their support and development of independent art in Auckland.
