🌺 WALT: We Are Learning To identify and understand different Pasifika celebrations

Success Criteria: I can name Pasifika celebrations, explain their significance, and describe how they are celebrated.

1. Which celebration marks the Samoan New Year?

White Sunday

Teuila Festival

Flag Day

Independence Day

2. What does "White Sunday" celebrate in Samoan culture?

Adults and elders

Children and young people

Marriage ceremonies

Harvest season

3. Which of these are traditional Pasifika celebration activities? (Select all that apply)

Siva dancing

Hangi cooking

Kava ceremony

Haka performance

Ukulele music

4. Heiva festival is traditionally celebrated in which Pasifika nation?

Fiji

Tonga

Tahiti

Cook Islands

✏️ Part 2: Understanding Celebrations

5. Explain why family and community are important in Pasifika celebrations:

6. Describe one traditional food that might be served at a Pasifika celebration and explain its significance:

7. Fill in the blanks about Pasifika celebrations:

The __________ ceremony is an important part of many Pacific Island celebrations. Traditional __________ and __________ are performed to tell stories and preserve culture. Elders play a crucial role by sharing __________ and __________ with younger generations.

8. Compare how Pasifika celebrations in New Zealand might be different from those in the Pacific Islands:

🎨 Part 3: Creative Connection

9. Design a poster advertising a Pasifika celebration. Include the celebration name, date, activities, and cultural elements:

10. Extension Activity: Research and write about a lesser-known Pasifika celebration from any Pacific nation:

Differentiation Support: If you need help with reading, ask a partner to read questions aloud or use text-to-speech tools. Focus on questions 1-6 for core learning, attempt 7-10 for extension.