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is te xt 21 February - 18 April 2010 West Africa – Rhythm and Spirit. An exhibition including textiles, sculpture, masks, drums and jewellery from West Africa, a region of mesmerising masked rituals, flamboyant dress and vibrant music.     6 February - 23 May 2010 Bamiyan – in the Heart of Afghanistan. Celebrating the Friendly City relationship between Bamiyan and Porirua City with an exhibition exploring the history and culture of this strife-ridden region through local crafts and photographic images. The exhibition also includes information about the New Zealand Provincial Reconstruction Team in Bamiyan.       20 March - 23 May 2010 Gallipoli – Paintings by Bob Kerr. Paintings based around the Gallipoli Diary of Alfred Cameron.                            BOTTLE CREEK GALLERY 21 January - 16 February, Kate MacPherson - photographs taken by children of Ethiopia, with Evan McBride's photographs taken in Ethiopia while working for 'Habitat for Humanity' and a multi media presentation from Ethiopia by Peter Van Der Burg.   20 February - 14 March FESTIVAL SHOW Light & Shadow drawings by Catherine O'Donnell. Large scale charcoal drawings by award winning artist Catherine O'Donnell, a resident of Blacktown, Porirua's Sister City in Australia.       BLUE PACIFIC GALLERY 16 January - 14 February 2010, Port Nicholson Handweavers.        20 February - 21 March FESTIVAL SHOW Living in a Material World - local artists think global. Local jewellers and weavers produce works inspired by different countries including Germany, Samoa, India, China, Afghanistan, Myanmar and Guatemala. Also jewellery inspired by Japan, Denmark, England, Indonesia, USA, Singapore and New Zealand.