From generation to generation we grow towards  the  future.

Bohemian
Association

Descendants of Puhoi and Ohaupo (New Zealand) Pioneers Originating from Bohemia


St Peter and Paul, Puhoi

 

Schai(n wüllkumma!
To the official site for the preservation of Bohemian culture in New Zealand. Here you will find all sorts of interesting information and news of up coming events in both Puhoi and Ohaupo.

St Finbarr,Ohaupo

                        

  • Waikato Bohemian culture Day, 18th May 2008 

 

  • Mass 10:00 at St Patricks Catholic Church, Alexandra st, Te Awamutu

 

  • Unveiling the Tombstone of Barabara and Michael Krippner at Ohaupo Cemetery, after Mass. 11:15.  between Te Awamutu and Ohaupo.

 

  • Ngahinepouri Hall for shared lunch, programme as follows..



Please bring a plate of finger food and a grocery item for the raffle 
Raffle will cost $2  for 1 ticket  or $5 for 3 tickets.

        

11.20am

DOORS OPEN

11.30am

Welcome.  

Children time.
Theme- A typical day in Bohemia

12.00pm

LUNCH

12.20pm

BIDDY'S CULTURAL QUIZ

12.40pm

Dance Bracket [1]

Finger Polka
Schuster Tanz
Stern Polka

1.00pm

Family

1.40pm

Dance Bracket [2]

Sprat Polka
Prince of Wales
Waltz

2.00pm

Blackboard*

2.20pm

Dance Bracket [3]

Schain Lustigh u Kearngoat
Ziegeuner Polka
Da Howansook

2.40pm

Blackboard*

3.00pm

Raffle draw 
Farewell cup of Tea/coffee and cake

*The blackboard will be available to anyone who would like to contribute to the Bohemian Cultural Day
e.g. a musical item or song, a notice or for promotion of cultural items or activities.
The committee researve the right to change the programme as they see fit. (time restraints)

  • 11:30am Start with a mulled wine and a hot cup of soup 
    followed by a shared lunch around 12:00

  •  Programme set out by an enthusiatic committe to encourage our culture.

  • Biddy Orr, will once again have her Culture quiz for the children to answer, 
    I am sure the adults might learn a word or two as well!

  • We will also have the regular dances and a few  modern folk dances we have learned.

We encourage everyone to take part,  for the growth and continuation of our living culture.


We look forward to seeing you. Don't forget to sign our visitor book on arrival

Puhoi 125th Celebration 1988

Puhoi Village, North Island New Zealand

            

                                                                                

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