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Date Te rā me te wā
Saturday 19 October, 12pm
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Price Utu hoko
Free Entry
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Location Te wāhi
Aotea Square | Aotea – Te Papa Tū Wātea
Get ready to showcase your creativity at the FreshChoice Chalk It Up Rangoli Competition in Aotea Square.
Whether you're an amateur artist, a student, or a professional, this is your chance to express your artistic flair through Rangoli, an Indian folk-art tradition. Draw stunning designs and stand a chance to win FreshChoice vouchers!
What to Expect:
🎨 Create a Rangoli Design
Join fellow artists to craft vibrant Rangoli designs using coloured chalk on the pavement at Aotea Square, in front of Grass Terrace 3. Participants will have one hour (1:00 pm – 2:00 pm) to complete their 90cm² chalk designs.
✨ What is Rangoli?
Rangoli is a beautiful Indian folk-art form where intricate patterns are drawn onto the ground. Traditionally, it’s made using coloured powders and embellished with materials like sand, rice, candles, or flower petals. The designs can range from simple geometric shapes to elaborate depictions of deities or flowers.
How to Participate:
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The competition is open to artists aged 13 and over, and spaces are limited.
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It’s a first-come, first-serve event, so be sure to arrive early! Registration will take place on Aotea Square, in front of Grass Terrace 3.
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Coloured chalk will be provided onsite, and participants can use these to create their designs.
Prizes:
The winners will be announced at 2:15 pm on the day, with the following prizes up for grabs:
🥇 First Place: $150 FreshChoice voucher
🥈 Second Place: $100 FreshChoice voucher
🥉 Third Place: $50 FreshChoice voucher
Don’t miss out on this fun and vibrant event! Bring your creativity, enjoy a day of Rangoli art, and celebrate Diwali.
Getting there Te huarahi ki reira
Aotea Square is in the heart of the city centre on Queen Street. Te Waihorotiu Station is around a 2-minute walk away, while Waitematā Station is around a 15-minute walk down Queen Street. Frequent bus services also stop nearby, and The Civic Car Park is directly beneath the square. For more transport information, check out our Getting Around page.
Local tip He tīwhiri mō te rohe
Arrive early and explore the wider Aotea Arts Quarter. The square is surrounded by theatres, galleries, cafés and restaurants, making it easy to pair an event with a meal or another city-centre experience.
Accessibility Huarahi ngāwari
Aotea Square is a large outdoor space with easy wheelchair access. The Civic Car Park has mobility parking and lift access directly to the square. For more information, visit Auckland Live Accessibility.
