We ventured down to Taranaki to WOMAD - the world music arts festival. The music ranged from Egyptian to French to Aboriginal to Chinese to African.

‘Over three gorgeous days around 40,000 ticket holders soaked up the sounds, smiles and sunshine at WOMAD 2009. The festival plunged festival-goers into sensory overload with sights, sounds, arts and crafts, and culinary delights from around the globe.’

i got henna done

One of the highlights for me was Gurrumul, an aboriginal who was born blind, and was a rare treat - the type of music and words that made the entire festival go silent and become transfixed on this humble shy man spilling his soul.

I loved the variety of music from different cultures and the atmosphere of the festival.