iPod (320x240) [3:51m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (147) Bigger (640x480) [3:51m]: Download (114)Next up, group two. They learned a rhythm game with sticks! Well, “learned” may be too strong, but they sure had fun trying! In their defense, I’ve tried this. It really hurts when you miss and smack your face or knuckles with a flying stick. You get a little jittery. And they probably did better […]
This cracks me up! My very favorite moment is when the group leader asks for someone to come up front, and my dear friend Wendy is “volunteered” by her mom, Linda, my friend and leader of our group. So funny. And my other favorite thing is seeing Noah, the young man twirling poi in the […]
iPod (320x240) [5:32m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (281) Bigger (640x480) [5:32m]: Download (106)So after a few performances for us, the troupe decided we should perform for them! But before we could, we needed to be taught. They divided us, the guests, into three groups, and taught each group a different performance piece, then brought us back into the main hall for a little friendly competition for the […]
iPod (320x240) [1:46m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (225) Bigger (640x480) [1:46m]: Download (103)This is the group performing a haka. This is not a war dance, though some haka can be war dances. I don’t know the words, but I think this performance is an overall expression of community pride as well as an entertainment for us, the guests. From what I understand, each performer is encouraged to […]
iPod (320x240) [4:21m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (155) Bigger (640x480) [4:21m]: Download (126)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 learn about the kawa (protocol), parts and significance of Powhiri by exploring NewZealand.com.
Mark does a […]
