This term we have been learning all about the Marae. We have learned that…….
- The Marae is an important focal point for the community.
- The Marae is a place where tradition and customs can be carried out.
- The Marae is a place where people can express their values with dignity.
- There are many kawa ( protocols) that prevail on the marae.
- Marae kawa (protocols) can differ between maraes and iwi.
We have focussed on some key concepts when doing this learning.
These are listed and explained in the table below.
Concept
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Definition -
give the meaning of these concepts in your own words.
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Tikanga
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A procedure that a marae goes through
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Pōwhiri
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It's a welcoming ceremony that happens at a marae
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Tangata whenua
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The local people of the marae.
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Manuhiri
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Visitors at the marae.
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Tūrangawaewae
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You are allowed to do things on the marae that other people are not allowed to do.
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Whanaungatanga
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Means that you belong to the marae.
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Manaakitanga
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You care/respect elders of the marae.
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Aroha
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You respect and love the marae.
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Something I would like to learn more about the marae is what happen when the leader of the marae dies.
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