Karanga wānanga
Te Rito o Te Reo – Te Kākano – The Seed
A beginner’s course in karanga is being offered free to all women who wish to learn about the sacred art form. This course is being delivered by Liz Kereru (Ngāi Tūāhuriri) who has many years’ experience in teaching and delivery of karanga. No te reo or previous experience required, just a keen enthusiastic attitude and willingness to learn. Come and learn in a safe environment where a wide range of kaupapa will be covered. Holistic methods of teaching will bring about individual empowerment and personal gratification for each wahine. Areas of study include: Māori World View – Te Ao Mārama, tikanga practices of the marae, pōwhiri protocols, te reo Māori, tikanga of karanga, karakia, waiata, pūrākau, mana wahine concepts to build your confidence and competency in karanga. This will be noho-based delivery four times during the year. [Read more…]