Category Archives: indigenous

Young & Old

Posted on Monday 17 December 2007 by cherylcolan
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It looks like our performance inspired a young Maori boy and an older kuia (elder woman) to hop up and test out their poi skills. I was impressed and thrilled to discover she could still keep two long poi going, … Continue reading →

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Haka Performance

Posted on Sunday 16 December 2007 by cherylcolan
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You saw us learn it, now see us perform our haka for the group. I think we gave ‘em their money’s worth! I should mention we were gently told later that women do not stick out their tongues when they … Continue reading →

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Sticks

Posted on Saturday 15 December 2007 by cherylcolan
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Next up, group two. They learned a rhythm game with sticks! Well, “learned” may be too strong, but they sure had fun trying! In their defense, I’ve tried this. It really hurts when you miss and smack your face or … Continue reading →

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Poi

Posted on Friday 14 December 2007 by cherylcolan
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This cracks me up! My very favorite moment is when the group leader asks for someone to come up front, and my dear friend Wendy is “volunteered” by her mom, Linda, my friend and leader of our group. So funny. … Continue reading →

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Learning a Haka

Posted on Thursday 13 December 2007 by cherylcolan
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So after a few performances for us, the troupe decided we should perform for them! But before we could, we needed to be taught. They divided us, the guests, into three groups, and taught each group a different performance piece, … Continue reading →

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