Category Archives: language

a feast and a song

Posted on Monday 21 April 2008 by cherylcolan
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Back during NaVloPoMo, I made several posts about Kanohi ki te Kanohi (Face to Face), the Maori performing arts group I spent time with in Aotearoa (New Zealand). Well guess what?! They’re here! Right here in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. They … Continue reading →

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Speechmaking and Song

Posted on Tuesday 11 December 2007 by cherylcolan
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This video continues the performance group’s greeting to the audience. It’s a lot like the experience of Powhiri (the Maori ceremony to welcome visitors to their community). Specifically this segment is comparable to whaikorero (speechmaking) and waiata (song). You can … Continue reading →

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Entrance

Posted on Monday 10 December 2007 by cherylcolan
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This video was recorded on June 28, 2006. It features a wonderful Maori performance group, and I’m kicking myself that I can’t remember their name. The leader, Dave, who is blowing the conch shell and isn’t wearing traditional dress, gave … Continue reading →

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A Maori Welcome

Posted on Tuesday 3 July 2007 by cherylcolan
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Last night I was delving into the past via David Howell Studios when I came across this video. The beauty of the words accompanying the post reminded me of my first welcome to Rangiatea, a Maori language immersion school in … Continue reading →

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Tukutuku at Aotearoa Marae

Posted on Friday 23 June 2006 by cherylcolan
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First off, let me warn you. This video is around 58mb and 10 minutes long, so if you are on dial-up, you may want to skip it. If you are interested in Māori art and culture, it may be worth … Continue reading →

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