Every year on May 21st, the World Day for Cultural Diversity. Here in Kiribati National Culture and Senior Citizens Day has been created relatively recently by merging two separate public holidays, and marked by various festive events, such as canoe races and traditional dance contests, 

 - Folk music and traditional dance are a vital part of Kiribati culture. Local music is generally based around chanting accompanied by body percussion, percussion instruments, or a guitar. There are different types of traditional Kiribati songs, including children’s, competitive, love, patriotic, religions, war, and wedding songs.

 - Kiribati dance is unique compared to other forms of Pacific Islands dance. It has several styles, such as Buki, Kaimatoa, Tirere, Ruoia, Te Kabuti, and Te Rebwe. All styles of Kiribati dancing incorporate bird-like movements inspired by the great frigatebird portrayed on the national flag of Kiribati. They differ in the style of accompanying music, costume, the gender and number of performers, and their position and movement.