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Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Kumara: Religious Aspect

Kumara: Religious Aspect


Mara tautane:
Before planting kumara there was a ceremony.
This took place away from the main crop. Kumara were set apart for atua.


Rituals for planting.
A karakia was said before planting A tapu was set in place unit harvest.

Harvest.
At harvest the tapu was lifted  (Pure).
The first kumara were set aside for the atua.  A hakiri was held.


Mauri.
The mauri (life force) of the kumara crop was  protected by taumata atua
-stone images representing atua rongo in particular or Atua kiato- wooden
pegs with carved heads  were inserted into the ground.

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

GREATFUL:DAD



WALT; Tell our audience why we are greatful for something  in our lives. WLF have given you specify examples


I am greatful for my dad. I am greatful for my
dad because hes going to take me to the gym.
at the gym we are going to train together.  

When mum is gone to Legacy dad cooks
chicken for us with  stuffing.

I am greatful  for my dad because he takes me
for a ride on his Harley Davidson to tawa all of
the time .

I am greatful for my dad because he cheer me
up when I am angry at Nikau and Apz.

Thursday, March 15, 2018

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