Category Archives: Puniho Pa

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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Action Song

Posted on Wednesday 19 December 2007 by cherylcolan
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After all the performing going on, I think Sue just couldn’t hold it in anymore. She decided the hosts must perform in thanks for the evening’s entertainment. Then Sue, the Maori woman you will see running the show here, got … 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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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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