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Hundreds gather at 157th Turakina Highland Games in Rangitīkei
31 Jan, 2021 04:00 PM
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Highland dancing was a highlight at the event, with (from left) Samantha Read, Kate Easton and Isabelle Aubrey taking part in the competition. Photo / Lewis Gardner
Hundreds of people poured into Turakina on Saturday to take in the best of Caledonian tradition the small Rangitīkei town has to offer.
Organised by the Turakina Caledonian Society, the Turakina Highland Games are a staple in the town, held since the formation of the society in 1864.
Chris Poppe performs at the Highland Games. Photo / Lewis Gardner
Traditional Scottish field events included the sheaf toss, shot put, tug of war, farmer s walk, three-legged walk and needle-in-the-haystack.