Passion Play at Hastings

A Passion Play was performed last April at Hastings by an all-Maori cast of actors. A moving and memorable performance, it took place in the evening, in the open air, and portrayed the events of Christ's death and resurrection. More than two hundred Maori actors, all of them anonymous, took part in it. All the Christian denominations joined in sponsoring the performance, and many Pakehas assisted behind the scenes. It was produced by Mrs Mary Clark of Timaru.

The play was performed every day for a week, and was seen by nearly ten thousand people. Much of the proceeds went to the Maori Education Foundation Fund. The photographs are by Ans Westra.