In the beginning (1800 - 1870)
Day 4 - Hitting a High Note...
Activity 1 | The Waiata - A Song in Your Heart
In the past, Māori would often use song as a way of sharing information or communicating emotions. A waiata is the name given to a traditional Māori song. One of my all-time favourite waiata is Kia Paimarie. What about you?
Use Google to research traditional Māori Waiata. Listen to a number of Waiata and read the lyrics. On your blog tell us which one of the waiata you found you like the most. Why do you like it?
Waiata: He Honore
This is my favourite because it is the only waiata I have ever heard. Also the lyrics is good.
Activity 2 | Playing Games 
Hundreds of years ago, young Māori children were taught to play a number of games, including Poi Rakau, Ki O Rahi, Koruru Taonga and Poi Toa. Read about each of these four games on the Rangatahi tu Rangatira website. Have you played any of them before? Isn’t it cool how the games have been passed down for generations?
Choose one game, and on your blog, tell us the (i) name of the game, (ii) the goal or purpose of the game, and (iii) two rules.
(i) Ki O Rahi
(ii)
(iii) - 1 - There are 7 people allowed in each team. - 2 - The players have to hold the ball for 3 to 5 seconds or they have to pass or hand over to the other team.
You could try playing some of the games with a friend.
