Gumboot Day
Gumboot Day is a native celebration of Taihape, New Zealand. It occurs the Tuesday after Easter, and has been a regular event since 1985. It is a celebration of all things to do with gumboots, and includes the famous gumboot throwing contest.
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Gumboot Monument at the entrance to Taihape
The aim of the festival is to break the world record for the longest gumboot throw. It is a family event, which includes a number of other competitions such as the best-dressed gumboot and ‘shoot the loop’ with gumboots. Gumboots can also be tossed skyward on any day of the year in the official Gumboot throwing lane[1] located in the 'Outback', just behind Taihape's main shopping centre.
History
In 2019, a mental health care fundraiser was held on Gumboot Day.[2]
See also
- Wellington Boot
- Wellie wanging (in England)
References
- "Manawatu and Whanganui Region". Jasons Travel Media.
- Webb-Liddall, Alice. "'Vulnerable and broken': Mike King's plea for mental health profiling to stop". Retrieved 7 October 2019.
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