Elisapeta Fononga and the fish shop uniform
A fish shop worker's uniform seems an unlikely item to include in a museum collection, but that's only if you take it on face value.
‘Isa Lei’ the much-loved Pacific song and its power to move
Ema Tavola explains why the song Isa Lei resonated with her, sparking a feeling of nostalgia and connection with her Pacific heritage, and Pacific Curator Sean Mallon describes the poignant story behind it.
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