Category Archives: Kapa Haka

Farewell

Posted on Thursday 20 December 2007 by cherylcolan
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As the performing arts troupe prepared to leave for the evening, they explained that they wanted to sing a final song in honor of our hosts. To “sing for their supper” as Mark puts it. As if they hadn’t earned … Continue reading →

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Celebration

Posted on Tuesday 18 December 2007 by cherylcolan
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Phew! After all the fun, our gracious teachers sang for us again in celebration of our shared accomplishment. Lots of the audience sang along as well. This truly chokes me up. There is so much power in these voices.

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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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