TINĀ Opening Night Celebration

We are excited to announce that Malaetasi - Perth Pacific Cultural Arts is curating an incredible cultural showcase to celebrate the opening night of Tinā (Mother) at Luna Leederville on Thursday, May 1. Join us in sharing the beauty of Samoa through siva, storytelling, music and traditional Samoan Vaifala (while stocks last) Be part of something truly special.

6.00pm arrival
6.15pm Performance/ music
6.45pm Film start

TINĀ is an inspiring drama, a light-hearted rhythmic tear-jerker, and the story of Samoan teacher Mareta Percival. Struggling after the death of her daughter in the Christchurch earthquakes, Mareta reluctantly takes on the role of substitute teacher at an elite, wealthy private school and is surprised to find children crying out for guidance, inspiration, and love.

Using the symphony of her culture to empower her students, she forms a choir, bringing them together while unexpectedly rediscovering her passion again for being a teacher and mother…