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WETR

From New Caledonia

Lifou Islands’ group WETR uses traditional Kanak dance to link past and present, bringing a living expression of culture with pride in its roots and melding the visible and hidden worlds.Since its creation in 1992, WETR has studied traditional dances and little by little the elders of each tribe from the WETR district have revived the legends and dances from the past. These dances celebrate everyday life or tell past stories and myths.WETR dances are much more than a picture sequence and incorporate all elements of choreography - light shows, costumes and direction. New steps and ancient gestures are performed together.The magical movement and sound of the Lifou men and women has been appreciated by audiences throughout the South Pacific, Europe, Singapore and the United States.