Musical Festivals

In  New Zealand, a huge festival is held every two years, called Te Mataini. This performing arts festival celebrates the tikanga of Maori. For this task we got to watch three videos from previous years and rank them 1st your favorite to 3rd lest favorite.  I'm starting at number three, this is here because in my opinion it was very bald and boring. Here is a link to the video. Number two, much better than the second, great vocals. This one is here because it is in my opinion it's much better than the other one but is missing one thing which make my top pick my favorite. Here is a link to the video. Finally number one. This is my favorite because, not just the vocals but there is a lot of energy and movement. This is my top pick.

Playing Games

Hundreds of years ago, young Maori children where taught a number of different games. For this task we had to pick one game they use to play. 

I choose Poi Rakau, this game is to help with hand eye coordination. 

Rules pass the rakau without hitting other players or dropping it. If one player throws it with their left hand other players must throw it back with their right and so on.

Here is a link to more information about the game

Waiata

In  the past Māori would often use songs to pass down information. Here is a site with some more information about waiata.

For this activity we had to chose your favorite waiata. Mine is E Papa, it's a simple song. It's a bouncy song that quickly gets suck in your head.