I watched a kapa haka performance.
First, some people from the kapa haka group performed an entrance ceremony dance. In this dance they sang a waiata and danced. The group introduced us to the Maori traditional weapons. They used poi and ti rakau. A poi is a ball stuck onto a rope. A ti rakau is a medium-length stick. Both of these weapons use the wrist movement and improve the wrist flexibility.
After that, they performed the haka. I think they did a good job and it was very entertaining. After the people did the haka, the senior boys from the kapa haka group in PBS performed a haka as well. The boys also did good.
The last activity we experienced was to play traditional Maori games. We played Matau & Mauī with taiahas. This game is a listening, coordination and reflex game.
I enjoyed this performance. I am also grateful for the opportunity we got to watch it.
Hello Farzana,
ReplyDeleteThe information you have written is very detailed, and gives the reader a good understanding of what the poi, taiaha and ti rakau are. I have done this task as well, and I enjoyed completing this task. What is another Maori tool that is similar to either the poi, taiaha or ti rakau? How is that tool used?
Hello Bella,
DeleteThank you for the feedback. Another tool that is similar to the poi, taiaha or ti rakau is the Whai string. A Whai string is the tool used to play a game where someone makes shapes using their hands. Have you ever played with the whai string? Did you enjoy it and why?
Hello Farzana,
DeleteThank you for taking the time to read and reply to my comment. Yes, I have played with a whai string. I enjoy playing with it because I can make abnormal shapes using the whai string and it is fun to do so. What are some of the shapes you have made with the Whai string?
Hello Bella,
DeleteSome shapes I have made with the whai string are a rectangle, triangle, trapezium, rhombus, star and cross. Thank you for comment threading with me and I enjoyed talking about Maori tools.