Monday 21 November 2016

The Marae

The Marae

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 marae's and iwi.


We have focussed on some key concepts when doing this learning.
These are listed and explained in the table below.

Concept
Definition -
give the meaning of these concepts in your own words.
Tikanga
The correct way of doing things
Pōwhiri
Everyone welcome
Tangata whenua
The local people 
Manuhiri
Visitors to the marae
Tūrangawaewae
The home base of a marae 
Whanaungatanga
Family relationship
Manaakitanga
A persons well being, and respecting our elders 
Aroha
 Love

See this video for an explanation of the roles and responsibilities of people on a marae.

Something I would like to learn more about the marae is how many marae's are in new zealand, and how old are they.


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