Powhiri Process
I am writing this text to explain to the reader the process of a
powhiri.
powhiri.
Wero
As soon as you arrive at the marae they will question you to see if
you come in peace or war. If you come in peace they will welcome
you and let you stay if you come in war and violence they will send
you off. If you came in war and disrespect they won't attack you like
they did in the ancient times. One of the warriors does the wero.
you come in peace or war. If you come in peace they will welcome
you and let you stay if you come in war and violence they will send
you off. If you came in war and disrespect they won't attack you like
they did in the ancient times. One of the warriors does the wero.
Karanga
If you come in peace they will allow you stay. Then they will
welcome you by doing the call of welcome. The call of welcome is
when the women gently and gracefully say a slow sentence in a
song form this is called the Karanga.
welcome you by doing the call of welcome. The call of welcome is
when the women gently and gracefully say a slow sentence in a
song form this is called the Karanga.
Whaikorero
Once they have welcomed you they will give a speech. The
speeches are a very important in the welcoming process. During a
maori welcoming speech you should never talk because in maori
culture it is considered disrespectful but in any speech in any culture
you should never talk anyway. Some of the male leaders do the
Whaikorero.
speeches are a very important in the welcoming process. During a
maori welcoming speech you should never talk because in maori
culture it is considered disrespectful but in any speech in any culture
you should never talk anyway. Some of the male leaders do the
Whaikorero.
Waiata
Once a gift has been given it is time for another waiata (maori song).
The waiata started off by the women but then the men join in.
The waiata started off by the women but then the men join in.
Hongi
Now it's time for the hongi. The hongi is when you touch noses with
another person. The hongi is a -maori form of greeting.
another person. The hongi is a -maori form of greeting.
Kai
After all of the greeting events have taken place it's time for a huge
maori feast of delicious kai (food). The kai often is fresh food that
the marae have grown themselves.
maori feast of delicious kai (food). The kai often is fresh food that
the marae have grown themselves.
Poroporoaki
When you have had your stay and are about to leave, the hosts have
a special ceremony to farewell you and thank you for coming to
stay at the marae. They may even have a special haka to show their
appreciation. The guests often show there thanks by singing a
special song.
a special ceremony to farewell you and thank you for coming to
stay at the marae. They may even have a special haka to show their
appreciation. The guests often show there thanks by singing a
special song.
By Charlie
Kia ora Charlie. What a very informative piece of writing about what to expect during the Powhiri process when we enter the Marae on Tuesday. I find this very helpful in preparing me and making the experience more meaningful. I am grateful that I can share in this with you and your class Charlie. Teno pai. Robyn
ReplyDeleteKia Ora Charlie. How did you find all this information about the powhiri process? It made me think of my work about the powhiri process. Perhaps you could check the last paragraph because I thing you meant their instead of there.
ReplyDeleteKia ora Charlie. Great work on explaining the parts of a pōwhiri. I liked that you had an introduction and clear paragraphs. I now know you will be able to participate in the pōwhiri at Arahura Marae with understanding and respect. Ka pai.
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