IJ-hallen 2023
MAORI HAKA WORKSHOP | MEN AND WOMEN
Join us at Pllek for a Traditional Maori Haka Workshop by Iritana Bristowe (originally from New Zealand, Aotearoa) and Kieran Bristowe-Timu (Ngati Porou, Nga Puhi, Te Atiawa)
TIME: 13.00 – 15.30
TICKETS ONLINE: € 25,00
WORKSHOP – HAKA INTRODUCTION
Together with my niece Kieran Bristowe-Timu (Ngati Porou, Nga Puhi, Te Atiawa) we offer a three-hour introduction into Maori culture, explored through haka. For anyone who is interested, we will guide you through authentic explanation, presentation, performance and understanding of Maori haka.
Haka expert, Inia Maxwell (Ngati Whakaue/Ngati Rangiwewehi) has often remarked “in every haka there is a message or a tribute to somebody, it’s a vehicle for us to be able to express ourselves”. This workshop is designed to give all participants the opportunity to express yourselves through Maori culture.
COURSE CONTENT
• Mihi, introductions and karakia (prayer and/or thanks giving’s)
• Brief overview of Maori culture and content of the day
• Presentation of haka from tutors (Iritana and Kieran)
• Breakdown of haka
• Performance of participants in groups
• Opportunity for participant(s) to lead haka
• Performance of haka as complete group
• Warm-down, overview of the day
• Introduction to Part II – tease
• Closing and karakia