Program of events

200 Floating Lanterns
At the end of the days events 200 Lanterns will be floated from the Harbour out to sea.The lanterns have been made by local people at workshops in the village. Photos of the workshops are on the lanterns page.

Boat Parade
There will be parade of boats leaving from the Inner Harbour. Each boat will be decorated to represent a country and will be accompanied by music from that country.

Floating Feather Sticks
The feather sticks will be set out to sea during the day. Each of the feather sticks has been made in the village and will have a tag attached to it stating where it has come from. Hopefully these will be returned by people who find them.

Mermaid Trapeze Act
An ancient myth is brought to life in this spellbinding aerial tale of love and loss on the high seas. Staged in the Outer Harbour this performance will thrill all age groups.

Energia Samba Band
If you can't afford to go to the Rio carnival make sure you get to Water Gala. Energia will ensure a party atmosphere and will get everyone dancing with their South American beats.

Other things that are happening include...
Music from Loose Tunes - Pete the Fish and friends
Divers with flares
Jellyfish on stilts
Bellydancers
Penguins
& Stalls, Seafood & Sideshows