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?
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
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 Favorite Waiata is called Hareruia. Hareruia In
english is hallelujah. I like it because you play only with the guitar, piano or
just your voice. Click here to Listen to it :)
english is hallelujah. I like it because you play only with the guitar, piano or
just your voice. Click here to Listen to it :)
Activity 2: Playing Games
Hundreds of years ago, young Māori children were taught
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.
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.
The game I Picked is Poi Rakau. The Goal of the game is to grab
the Rakau( Stick) Before it touches the ground. One rule is No
the Rakau( Stick) Before it touches the ground. One rule is No
digging the stick in the dirt. The second rule is players have to leave it standing up.
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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
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.
(#1) to least favourite (#3) and tell us why you gave them
the ranking that you did.
Here is what i thought
2.Te Puku o Te Ika
I gave the 1st place to Tamatea Arikinui. The reason why i put
this in 1st place is because how they Move there Poi, how they sing and How they Smile.
this in 1st place is because how they Move there Poi, how they sing and How they Smile.
BONUS POINTS: 6
Hi Siosaia,
ReplyDeleteRuby here from the Summer Learning Journey team! It's great to see that you've been working on these activities. Keep it up! :)
Activity 1: What a great waiata! I hadn't heard it before so it was nice to listen to the link you provided. What do the rest f the lyrics mean? I think it's important to listen to the meaning of what we sing and not just the tune.
Activity 2: Great work! You've explained the rules and purpose very well. Have you every played this game before? I have played it a few times and always enjoy it.
Bonus activity: Tamatea Arikinui is a great song, isn't it. It made me feel happier. I put Te Puku o Te Ika in first place though because I love sad songs. Why did you put the other songs in second and third place?
I look forward to reading more of your blog over the summer.
Cheers,
Ruby.