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51 Threads: Exhibition

All day, on March 20, 2026

Event description

Experience a moving showcase of unique taonga at Tūranga  

This exhibition features 51 handcrafted pieces combining calligraphy and embroidery, each work shares a story — woven with love, remembrance, and hope - in honour of our 51 shuhadaa (martyrs) of the 15 March mosque attacks.

Running over Unity Week NZ, we invite you to visit and connect with empathy - affirming our shared humanity. 

Many thanks to the 51 Threads team: Noraini, Cathy, Sudi, Philippa
Brought to you by one of Unity Week NZ champions -Sow a LYTTEL Seed.

Location

Hapori | Community, level 1, Tūranga
Open from 9:00am–8:00pm on the day of the event
60 Cathedral Square
Central Christchurch, Christchurch 8011
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