1. 2018

Art Deco Festival, Napier, in February

Following its earthquake-induced destruction in 1931, Napier was rebuilt in Art Deco style, and now hosts one of the world's major Art Deco festivals. As keen ceroc dancers, we couldn't stay away...
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  • Some of Napier - coast view North

    Some of Napier - coast view North

    Beach N

  • Coast view South - Hawke's Bay

    Coast view South - Hawke's Bay

    A nice running/cycling route.

  • Hundreds of people come every day and night to the Soundshell stage, where numerous vintage entertainers dance and perform. Photo credit: Jasmijn de Boo

    Hundreds of people come every day and night to the Soundshell stage, where numerous vintage entertainers dance and perform. Photo credit: Jasmijn de Boo

  • Vintage performers on the pier

    Vintage performers on the pier

    Performers

  • Bagpipes

    Bagpipes

  • Most people wore some kind of vintage gear - like being in a giant theme park

    Most people wore some kind of vintage gear - like being in a giant theme park

    Fancy dress

  • Dancers were everywhere

    Dancers were everywhere

    Needless to say we joined them :)

  • Heading out for a night of dancing :)

    Heading out for a night of dancing :)

    JdeB sunset 1

  • Sunset at the beach

    Sunset at the beach

    Tree sunset

  • Magic fountains at the beach

    Magic fountains at the beach

    Magic fountains

  • Gala lunch

    Gala lunch

    Sadly, we weren't invited

  • The Lord Mayor made an appearance

    The Lord Mayor made an appearance

  • Garden party picnic competition

    Garden party picnic competition

    Entrants were judged on their picnic layout. Enormous efforts and and competition rules were applied (no set-up prior to 6 AM, etc).

  • Tea party 2

    Tea party 2

  • Tea party 3

    Tea party 3

  • Tea party 4

    Tea party 4

  • Vintage dog show

    Vintage dog show

    Dog show

  • Vintage air show

    Vintage air show

    Air show 1

  • Vintage cars were everywhere - 380 of them!

    Vintage cars were everywhere - 380 of them!

    There was a real risk of being run over in the street by a vintage car, whilst dancing in the streets - as we discovered! Fortunately, we're quite agile dancers :)

  • Vintage traffic jam

    Vintage traffic jam

    Car 1922RR

  • Car 1930CJ

    Car 1930CJ

  • Car silver ghost

    Car silver ghost

  • Car silver ghost interior

    Car silver ghost interior

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