Te Reo, Term 4 2016.

This term we have been learning all about the Marae. We have learned that…….

• The Marae is an important focal point for the community.
• The Marea is a place where tradition and customs can be carried out.
• The Marae is a place where people can express their values with dignity.
• There are many kawa ( protocols) that prevail on the marae.
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• Marae kawa (protocols) can differ between maraes and iwi.
  We have focussed on some key concepts when doing this learning.
  These are listed and explained in the table below.
  
  

  Concept	Definition - give the meaning of these concepts in your own words.
  Tikanga	The way the marae do things.
  Pōwhiri	The welcoming ceremony for when visitors come onto the marae.
  Tangata whenua	The local people that are connected to the marae.
  Manuhiri	Visitors to the marae.
  Tūrangawaewae	The marae is your home and it has right and rules.
  Whanaungatanga	You feel like you belong.
  Manaakitanga	respect the elders.
  Aroha	It means loves.

  
  
  See this video for an explanation of the roles and responsibilities of people on a marae.
  
  
  Something I would like to learn more about the marae is how the welcoming ceremony goes when visitors come to the marae.