For immediate release: Tuesday 17th December 2012

NEW Summer Festival in Auckland

What: Voices of the Sacred Earth Eco Festival 2013:

Where: Kawai Purapura Retreat Centre, 14 Mills Ln, Albany, Auckland

When: weekend 9-10th February 2013

more info: www.kawaipurapura.co.nz

Join, Explore, Experience - the many indigenous and cultural expressions and spiritualities
that have evolved on our planet. Performances, workshops, seminars and displays will run from 9:00am until 5:30pm on Saturday and Sunday.

Fun summer weekend of workshops and performances in a beautiful bush setting 15 minutes from Auckland CBD. Unique Eco Market, Art and Craft Stalls. Delicious, fresh vegetarian food prepared with ingredients from our garden. Plus Saturday night concert 7:00pm-3:00am!

This is a first for New Zealand - your chance to see thought-leaders and inspirational speakers and musicians, all in one place at one time!

** Five major workshop areas

** Music to feed your soul and your feet

** Seminars to feed your mind and your passions

** Swimming Pool plus Kids' Activities

** Stalls for food, information, health and spirit

** Accommodation and camping sites available

** Free Parking

Early Bird Tickets - BOOK NOW: sacredvoices.eventbrite.co.nz/

Local and international experts and artists: Performance, Music, Dance, Poetry Indigenous shamanic healing practices, Thangka – Tibetan silk painting Rongoa – traditional Maori medicine Drumming and Jam Sessions Explore your voice Taonga Puro – traditional Maori instruments Kirtan, Sacred Chants and Gospel Music Indigenous oral traditions Yoga for Children … and many more.

More info: www.kawaipurapura.co.nz