Iwi Karioi: Hakanation

Iwi Karioi: Hakanation

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When:

Wed 2 Mar ’11, 10:00am–4:00pm
Thu 3 Mar ’11, 10:00am–4:00pm
Fri 4 Mar ’11, 10:00am–4:00pm
Sat 5 Mar ’11, 10:00am–4:00pm
Sun 6 Mar ’11, 10:00am–4:00pm

Where: Tairawhiti Museum, Stout St, Gisborne

Restrictions: All Ages

Ticket Information:

  • Admission: Free

Event listed by: tairawhitimuseum

Exhibition opens 29 January 2011.
Live performances 17,18,19 February 7-9pm

Iwi Karioi: Hakanation celebrates the history of kapa haka in Tairāwhiti and is scheduled to coincide with the Matatini Festival in Gisborne in February 2011. The Matatini Festival will be a major event for Tairāwhiti and an important opportunity to celebrate the history of kapa haka in Tairāwhiti.

Iwi Karioi: Hakanation will open with a pōwhiri at the museum at 2pm on Saturday, 29 January 2011. The exhibition will focus on important East Coast kapa haka composers and leaders such Apirana Ngata, Tuini Ngawai and Wiremu Kerekere. The exhibition will also include archival film of early kapa haka performances at important occasions dating back to the early twentieth century.

Iwi Karioi: Hakanation refers to the fact that Tairāwhiti is recognised nationally as a centre of excellence for kapa haka. This reputation is based on the creative genius of the composers and group leaders who have lead the development of kapa haka (performing groups) in each of the iwi. A number of Tairāwhiti kapa haka, including Waihirere and Whangarā Mai Tawhiti, have won prizes at the national Matatini competition.

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