Last term, in Room 1 learnt a lot about Matariki. This is about why we use kites during Matariki. I enjoyed learning the meanings of the Maori phrases. I found it challenging to find trusted websites to collect correct information.
The Kites Of Matariki.
There are many ways to celebrate Matariki. Matariki is a cluster of stars known to be the tears of Tawhiri, the god of the winds. During Matariki kites are traditionally flown, hangis are held, and is a time to spend time with family. The Maori kite is called manu tukutuku or manu aute – manu translates as either kite or bird. Another word for kites is pakau, meaning bird wing. Maori flew kites for recreation, but also to communicate, and/or celebrate successful enemy attack. They were also used as a means to communicate with those who had passed on, linking heaven and earth. If you have more data you wish to share, comment below.
Monday, July 15, 2019
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Bonjour Catalina
ReplyDeleteMātariki is a special time for NZers. Do you know what each coloured kite meant when tribes were messaging each other? Perhaps you could find out.
Mā te wa,
Mrs Naden
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DeleteKia ora Catalina,
DeleteI remember reading a book about it but of course now I can't find it to share with you. I found some more interesting information though. You might like to check out:
http://history-nz.org/kite.html
and
https://teara.govt.nz/en/kites-and-manu-tukutuku/page-1
They don't answer my question but they do have more information. Read them and let me know which piece of information you found most interesting.
Ma te wā,
Mrs Naden
We found some discussion on the web about a book for preschoolers that talks about the kites. Maybe that might be the one that will answer the query. Do you know what materials they used, Catalina?
DeleteHi Mrs Naden,
DeleteMe and my mum asked maori elder about it. She said that the messages were based on the shape of the kite; not the colours. She said that whenever they saw a stranger,they would fly a hawk-shaped kite.
Ma te wa
Catalina
Kamusta Maria,
DeleteThe frames of larger kites were usually made from lengths of manuka and split lengths of kareao.Children’s kites were made from the stems of toetoe, kākāka. Find out more at
https://teara.govt.nz/en/kites-and-manu-tukutuku/page-1
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Paalam
Catalina