Midsummer in London streets: City of London Festival

From the City of London Festival website

The City of London Festival has some some exciting events this week. 


I am curious to see the WAKA ON THE THAMES, when a Maori war canoe takes to the Thames crewed by 16 Maoris of New Zealand’s Toi Maori and London’s Ngati Ranana, in full traditional dress. (Friday 1st July at 10:30)


There will also be a HAKA, a traditional Maori dance performed by  New Zealand guests Toi Maori and London’s Ngati Ranana. (Paternoster Square, Friday 1st July at 13.00)


And  Origins Family Day, a celebration of First Nations with guests from across the South Pacific, music and art activities. (Parliament Hill, Hampstead Heath, Sunday 3rd July  from 12.00 to 7.00pm)