MANIFESTA. 
a party
a protest
a performance

a collective body raving, raging, reveling.

fresh, 
rebellious, 
magical-and-political-potentiality 

Re-inscribing memories of past and present, 
we acknowledge that ancient knowledge 
is always crossing with newly acquired ones. 

In the dialogue between 
time and space, 
south and even further south, 
Atlantic and Pacific,
traditions, languages, and hemispheres, 
we manifest. 

Inspired by the carnaval traditions in South America, in dialogue with the vibrant energy of Ōtautahi’s rave scene, MANIFESTA is bringing a party-protest performance to the Climate Action Campus uniting diverse communities through movement, performance, and activism. 

Choreographed by Brazilian-born, New Zealand-based artist, Janaína Moraes, MANIFESTA is an invitation to experience how the collective body manifests its forces, thinking about the collective “party-body” as a political one: a body in potential, a body in protest. 

This show is designed as an experience to reflect on parties as acts of resistance. While bodies move, together, dancing, drumming, singing, we manifest our dreams of change. 
Come to an afternoon/evening of joy,          
                                            celebration, 
                                       rage and magic!  

MANIFESTA is the sixth edition of MAP’s Community Choreographic Project: An innovative platform that brings together community dancers and artists to collaborate on professionally choreographed pieces in unique, site-specific locations around our city. 

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Important Info – Read Before You Come!

MANIFESTA is a one-of-a-kind, moving outdoor performance that unfolds across multiple locations at the Climate Action Campus.

• To help us plan for everyone’s safety and comfort, please purchase your tickets in advance. The experience includes standing, walking, and being outside for 1–2 hours — so dress warmly in layers and bring a hot water bottle if you tend to get cold (we’ll have hot water available onsite!).
• We want everyone to feel welcome — if you have access needs (like seating, wheelchair use, or epilepsy), please let us know in advance so we can accommodate you.
• We’ll be serving tea, coffee, and soup before/during/after the show. Bring your own cup — we can wash them for you on-site. Stick around after the performance to warm up, connect, and celebrate with us.
• Carnaval-inspired dress-up is encouraged — but totally optional!  
  ...sequins, feathers, or comfy sweatpants all welcome. 
• Arrival point via Cowlishaw Street and park along Avonside Dr or Cowlishaw St — carpooling is encouraged!
• If the weather gets wild, we’ll shift to our rain date: Saturday, July 5 (same times: 3PM & 5PM). 
• Please note the performance will be documented by the Tiny Fest crew.