Activity 1: The Waiata - A Song in Your Heart
In the past, Māori would often use song as a way of sharing information or communicating emotions. A waiata is the name given to a traditional Māori song. One of my all-time favourite waiata is Kia Paimarie. What about you?
Use Google to research traditional Māori Waiata. Listen to a number of Waiata and read the lyrics. On your blog tell us which one of the waiata you found you like the most. Why do you like it? I don't really know that much Waiata's so I just chose E rere taku poi. I like it because we use to sing it in primary and intermediate.
1 comment:
Hi Sam,
I liked how you honestly state that you don't know much about waiata songs. However, this activity provides you with the opportunity to learn a little bit more about it. In order for you to gain full points in this activity you need to do some research and add more information and your reasons why you chose this specific waiata song. Perhaps you could add an image and/or link to the lyrics as well?
Keep up with your good work!
Kia Kaha,
Patricia
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