An ambitious programme Mythology in Sound and Light was presented on Tuesday, and on Wednesday Hannah Tatana and the New Zealand Opera Quartette covered a 300 year history of opera. Turongo and Mahinarangi played by members of the Fairfield College Maori Club was Thursday's major attraction, and on Friday the Founders' Theatre audience heard poetry read by Hone Tuwhare and Rangi Harrison, and saw the Rukumoana Group perform ancient chants and modern action songs. Best attendances were at Saturday's Cultural Competitions, where Waioeka and Gisborne High School won first places in the senior and junior competitions. Throughout the week the traditional skills of Maori weaving, basket-making and carving were demonstrated in city shops, and displays of modern Maori art were open to the public. The Festival meant hard work for many people, but special tribute was paid to the Mayor of Hamilton, Dr Denis Rogers, for his encouragement and advice. Cliff Whiting and Para Matchitt prepare to set up the display in St Paul's Methodist centre. Both men come from Te Kaha, and work for the South Auckland Education Board as Art Advisers National Publicity Studios National Publicity Studios Fred Graham, Art teacher at Auckland Boys' Grammar School, looks at a piece of his work with Para Matchitt Already, a bigger and better festival is planned for next year, and it is hoped that the Festival will become an annual event.