Downtown Timaru came to life with the inaugural Matariki Night Market on Friday, exceeding the expectations of organisers. READ MORE:* Powerful telescope making flying visit to Timaru's Matariki Night Market* Light up the Town project moves to Timaru's Royal Arcade* Timaru Farmers' Market to honour mothersValentina Bellomo/Stuff Timaru Fire Bugs member Matt Blain performs in Stafford St on Friday as part of the Matariki Night Market. Valentina Bellomo/Stuff The inaugural Matariki Night Market in the Royal Arcade on Friday saw thousands of people enjoy the event. It was really about celebration.”Timaru Artisan Farmers Market co-ordinator Andrea Hutton described the night market as “amazing”. Valentina Bellomo/Stuff Timaru Fire Bugs member Brayden Milne entertained the crowd at the Matariki Night Market.

Source: Stuff July 11, 2021 03:56 UTC