Day 4: Hitting a High Note…
Activity 1: The Waiata - A Song in Your Heart
In the past, Māori would often use song as a way of sharing information or communicating emotions. A waiata is the name given to a traditional Māori song. One of my all-time favourite waiata is Kia Paimarie. What about you?
Use Google to research traditional Māori Waiata. Listen to a number of Waiata and read the lyrics. On your blog tell us which one of the waiata you found you like the most. Why do you like it?
My Favourite Waiata | He Honore
I really like this song because of the lyrics (In the description of the video). It is very heart touching and the people in the video have great voices which makes the song even better!
Activity 2: Playing Games 
Hundreds of years ago, young Māori children were taught to play a number of games, including Poi Rakau, Ki O Rahi, Koruru Taonga and Poi Toa. Read about each of these four games on the Rangatahi tu Rangatira website. Have you played any of them before? Isn’t it cool how the games have been passed down for generations?
Choose one game, and on your blog, tell us the (i) name of the game, (ii) the goal or purpose of the game, and (iii) two rules.
You could try playing some of the games with a friend.
Playing Games | Poi Toa
Name of the Game:
Poi Toa
The goal of the Game:To pass, throw or kick the Poi. (This Poi is different to "performance" Pois).
Two Rules:
- No throwing the spinning Poi to deliberately hit your opponent above the waist.
- The Poi must stay in motion when throwing it to another person.
Bonus Activity: Musical Festivals | Matatini
In New Zealand, a huge festival is held every two years, called Te Matatini. This performing arts festival celebrates the tikanga (culture or customs) of Māori. Kapa Haka groups from around New Zealand are invited to attend the festival and each group gives a 25-minute performance. The performances are judged and the best teams win prizes.
Watch these three clips from previous Te Matatini festivals.
Te Iti Kahurangi
Te Puku o Te Ika
On your blog, rank the performances from your favourite (#1) to least favourite (#3) and tell us why you gave them the ranking that you did.
My Rankings | Te Matatini Festival
#1 Te Puku O Te Ika - what I really liked about the performances was it was very heart touching and emotional.
It could be in remembrance of the elderly man they were holding a picture of.
I also enjoyed the other the harmony's.
2 Tamatea Arikinui - I really found this performance entertaining because of the Pois, also their singing was well in sync which I felt was very pleasing.
#3 Te Te Iti Kahurangi - What I didn't really like about this performance of the instrument that the man used while the lady was singing. It was pretty distracting.
Hey Lily, thanks for working hard and completing some more activities. It's great to see how devoted you are to your learning.
ReplyDeleteI like the Waiata you have chosen, He Honore. I was wondering if you might be able to comment a bit further about the lyrics within the song, what they mean and why they are special to you?
Thanks, Billy
Hey Lily, I have just been reading your bonus activity and your reasons for ordering the performances. I like the way you have justified your choices for their order. It is great to read.
ReplyDeleteYou make a good point for your first choice. I also liked how it was emotional and I think you may be right about the picture of the old man.
Keep up the great blogging. I always enjoy reading your activities.
Billy
Thank you Billy,
ReplyDeleteFor your wonderful comment.
Hi Lily,
ReplyDeleteRuby here from the Summer Learning Journey team.
I've just been reading about the game you've chosen, Poi Toa. I've never played it before, have you? It seems like it would be a lot of fun! You've done a great job of explaining the game.
Have you played any of the other games? I enjoy Poi Rakau because it's all about hand-eye coordination. I'm much better at that then I am at running!
I look forward to reading more of your blog over the summer.
Cheers,
Ruby.