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ASB Polyfest Revision 1
ASB Polyfest Revision 1
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For Y13 Geo
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Questions
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Answers
1
2021 Polyfest was cancelled
False
True
2
How many schools participated in 2018
70
60
68
58
3
What is the main benefit of having the diversity stage?
Creates more entertainment zones
Practices inclusion by allowing other groups to showcase
Allows for higher levels of participants and visitors
More exposure (cross culturally) = more revenue
4
Which of these groups is NOT a part of the decision making process today?
The Polyfest Trust Board
Komiti Whakahaere
SMC Events Ltd
The host school
5
How many visitors has Polyfest been known to have?
Around 50,000
Around 125,000
Around 25,000
Around 100,000
6
What is ASB Polyfest?
A fundraiser for schools
A car showcase
A festival celebrating the Pasifika people and culture
A festival celebrating dance
7
What year did Polyfest originate?
1974
1970
1976
1980
8
How many students competed in 2018? (record number)
14,000
10,000
12,000
16,000
9
Is Polyfest well advertised in mainstream media? (TV ads, news coverage etc.)
Yes
No
Somewhat
Moderately
10
Which is NOT a part of the offical decision making process?
Venue amenities and services
What each performance looks like
Staffing Numbers
A Safety Action Plan
11
What is the main reason for turning the event this year into a livestream?
It was simpler to organise
Allows for the true spirit of the festival to emerge
It keeps costs down
Wanting the event to go ahead but keep people safe from COVID
12
Where is ASB Polyfest held now?
Manukau Sports Bowl
Eden Park
Mt Smart Stadium
In Tonga
13
It is the largest Polynesian festival in the world
True
False
14
What is the main reason the festival was cancelled in 2020?
All the stage equipment blew up
Manukau Sports Bowl did not want to host
The organisers were not prepared
Due to the rise of COVID-19 they did not feel it would be safe
15
Why was the final day of the festival cancelled in 2019?
To ensure the safety and well-being of the performancers and the public
To give people the weekend off
It was not popular enough
Out of respect for the Christchurch Terror Attack victims
16
What are the mainly showcased cultures at Polyfest?
Indian, Maori, Niue, Samoan, Tongan
Cook Islands, Maori, Niue, Samoan, Tongan, Fijian
Cook Islands, Maori, Samoan, Tongan, Fijian
Cook Islands, Maori, Niue, Samoan, Tongan
17
What is the main function of the Polyfest Trust?
To raise money for the Pasifika community
To provide a safe, cultural festival that promotes learning
To advertise venders
To show Aucklanders how the Pasifika community dress
18
What is the main reason the event is considered
significant
?
The chance to put on a show for lots of people
The impact it has on multiple communities including exposure
The revenue
The chance for Central Aucklanders to know what good food tastes like
