Graduation ... #211

The culmination of hard work over a number of years ... and a chance to dress up and celebrate with friends and family. Victoria University is Wellington's oldest University and the main campus is located in Kelburn .. at the top of the cable car, overlooking thye City .. something to do with "higher" learning I think.

Over the last few years the campus has spread its way into a number of inner city buildings ... and this has definitely added to the vibrancy of the cityscape. The upper levels of the Wellington Railway Station building are now home to the University as is the Old Government Building ... cream building on the left hand side

What is delightful about this photo is the ethnic mix of the students .. chineese, japanese, samoan, tongan and some of us pakehas as well .. and they are all looking releived and proud of their achievements. Wellington icons ... the Beehive and the ubiquitous cabbage trees are evident.