What does Whaikorero mean?
What does Whaikorero mean?
/ (fɑːiːˈkɒrɛrɒ) / noun NZ. the art of formal speech-making. a formal speech.
What does the word waiata mean?
song
: a Maori song usually commemorative of some important event a waiata sung at tribal gatherings.
What do you say in Whaikorero?
The basic format for whaikōrero is: Tauparapara (ritual chant): a prayer or chant suitable to the purpose of the meeting to invoke the gods’ protection and to honour the visitors….Tikanga Overview
- Ngā Mihi.
- Te haere ki tētahi marae.
- Pōwhiri.
- Karanga.
- Whaikōrero.
- Waiata.
- Mihimihi.
What is a Tauparapara?
A tauparapara is the first utterance by an opening speaker. It is a tribal poetic chant containing traditional or philosophical statements that usually contain genealogical references (Rewi, 2004), or links to whakapapa.
How do you say the song in te reo?
waiata ngahau (noun) song of entertainment.
Who owns marae?
The New Zealand Māori Arts and Crafts Institute Act 1963 was passed and the institute built to maintain the tradition of whakairo. The Institute is responsible for the building and restoration of over 40 marae around the country.
Is karakia religious?
So, depending on your definition of religion, karakia can be defined as religious observations for the purposes of the Education Act 1964. Or, depending on your definition of religion, karakia are not religious and won’t count for the purposes of the Act. On either reading, karakia are still cultural practices.
Why do Māori say karakia?
Karakia are Māori incantations and prayers, used to invoke spiritual guidance and protection. They are generally used to increase the spiritual goodwill of a gathering, so as to increase the likelihood of a favourable outcome. They are also considered a formal greeting when beginning a ceremony.
