Taste The Tropics Festival
Saturday, 15 Nov 2025
3.30 - 8.30 PM, Wesley Community Center, 740 Sandringham Rd Ext - Auckland
Discover the Wonders of Southeast Asia!
Join us at the Taste the Tropics Festival and immerse yourself in the vibrant diversity of Southeast Asia. Indulge in a variety of authentic Southeast Asian cuisines, enjoy captivating live music and cultural performances (angklung), and connect with Southeast Asian businesses and communities.
Come and experience the richness of food, culture, and art—all in one place!
Event Schedule
3.30 PM : Welcome visitors - Event start, gates open, food stalls & market begin
3.35 PM : Welcome performance - Samutsari Philippine Dance
3.45 PM : Children game
3.50 PM : Samutsari - 2nd performance Philippine Dance
4.05 PM : Fashion Show & 1st Ethnic product auction
4.35 PM : Sanggar Pertiwi - Tor Tor Indonesia interactive dance
4.45 PM : 1st Door prize draw
5.00 PM : Angklung Indonesia Bamboo music -Sabilulungan Family (Indonesia & Maori Songs - interactive)
5.20 PM : Kharisma - Children Performance
5.30 PM : Family Game
5.50 PM : Sanggar Pertiwi - Tabola Bale Indonesia Interactive Dance
6.00 PM : Kiwis for Good Foundation Call for support
6.30 PM : 2nd Door prize draw
6.45 PM : Kawanua family performance: Dance & Sing
7.05 PM : Line Dance1
7.10 PM : Philippine Sing live performance
7.20 PM : 3rd Door prize draw
7.35 PM : Line Dance 2
7.45 PM : Thank you and closing by MC
Food stalls open throughout the festival; Workshop Batik & Make your own bag: 4 - 7 PM
Join the fun with traditional games designed for kids and families! Experience the joy of Southeast Asian heritage through interactive and entertaining activities that bring everyone together. Perfect for all ages—let the fun begin!
Games
Batik & Zero Waste Workshop
Discover the beauty of Southeast Asian craftsmanship! Explore a variety of handmade crafts and join our batik workshop. Try your hand at creating your own or take home unique pieces to cherish. Perfect for art lovers and collectors alike!
Networking
The Taste the Tropics Festival isn’t just about food, art, and culture—it’s also a place to build meaningful relationships. Whether you’re a new migrant, a professional, a business owner, or simply curious, this is your chance to Connect, Collaborate and Grow! Meet our service vendors…
Wesley Community Center
Located at 740 Sandringham Rd Extension - Auckland
740 Sandringham Rd, Auckland
Participate
Interested in exhibiting, volunteering, or providing service for the community? We are here to connect you