More than two thousand were at the annual gathering of the Ratana Church at Ratana Pa last January. During the great service in the temple, hundreds had to stand outside as the temple could not contain them. Competitions were held in action song, band music and sports and the marae committee did a splendid job in organizing and controlling the large gathering and feeding the visitors. Our photographs show the procession held after the church service. Photos: Dick Hofma Studios (Wanganui).