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Ideally located on the glittering west coast of New Zealand's North Island lies a captivating touristic haven named after the imposing mountain that towers above its picturesque environs. Renowned for its diverse landscapes, tilting mountain ranges and sun-kissed beaches the shore lined landscapes of Taranaki is also home to a Maori heritage that is the pride of the entire nation. A hotspot frequented by many a traveller for its alpine, garden dense and surf friendly environment this breathtaking hamlet is also home to one of New Zealand's most popular cultural showcases named the Taranaki International Village.
Offering guests an in depth look in to the region's prolific Mori heritage the Taranaki International Village was conceived following the tremendous success of the town's yearly WOMAD festival which is the area's flagship arts, dance and music festival. Lined with a host of culturally inspired events and activities the focal point of the Taranaki International Village also lies in the numerous stalls and workshops that have been set up to educate and entertain visitors. Often described as one of the best ways to experience the overwhelming hospitality and warmth of the Taranaki Mori the Village highlights and displays the shades, sounds and flavors of this vibrant community with ample opportunity to engage and discover the customs and traditions of these proud peoples.
Those with an interest in theMori culinary prowess can sample their unique cuisine in many of the food stalls that are located at the venue. The beautifully crafted art and sculpture items also serve as potent reminders of the community's rich creative legacy while workshops on the manufacturing of these wares also helps shed light on the process of producing these ethnic items. Perfect for souvenir hunters visitors are likely to find innumerable art and craft pieces to take back home as the International Village is also a hotbed of souvenirs, local knick knacks and quirky trinkets.
Conveniently located in the heart of the city visitors can also feast their eyes on traditional performances at the locale while the reenactment of various conventional ceremonies and customs also take place for the benefit of tourists.
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