Why do we say Tihei Mauri Ora?
It is at a tangihanga where the significance of mauri comes into its own. Behind that life is the mauri of the person. So the cry of “tihei mauri mate” is to signify that the spirit of the deceased has gone to Hawaiki nui and back to where it came from. It is a cry to speak to the deceased and his/her kin.
What does Tehei mean?
1. (verb) to sneeze.
What does TI HEI Mauri Ora mean?
sneeze of life
1. (noun) sneeze of life, call to claim the right to speak.
What does Te Ao Māori?
The Māori world view (te ao Māori) acknowledges the interconnectedness and interrelationship of all living & non-living things. The Māori world view (te ao Māori) acknowledges the interconnectedness and interrelationship of all living and non-living things.
What does e Mara mean in Māori?
Hey Bro
E Mara means Hey Bro. Announcement Message Stock Photo.
What does Mauri Tu mean?
the alert life force begets life
Roughly translated, Mauri Tu, Mauri Ora, means “the alert life force begets life” and reflects a theme of building strength and “stepping up” to preparing to move to the next level, in keeping with the tuakana/teina (mentoring) model of the programme and the developmental processes of the young participants.
What does Tihei Mauriora mean?
What does Te Ao Marama?
Meaning: ‘Te Ao Mārama’ is a Māori concept relating to wisdom and understanding, and the natural world of life and light. Origin: It derives from the Maori legend in which Tāne (Māori guardian of the forest and birds) separated his Sky Father Ranginui and Earth Mother Papatūānuku to create a world of light and life.
What is Whakatoi?
Whakatoi. Also referred to as haututū, whakatoi means cheekiness, curiosity, and confidence. For Māori, cheekiness is what helps tamariki to explore, be curious, and socialise. The humour of whakatoi is also highly regarded in Te Ao Māori for both social and speaking skills.
What does Maara Kai mean?
September 13, 2011. He Mara Kai (the food garden) is an initiative focusing on good nutrition and physical activity by supporting Kohanga Reo (Māori speaking early childhood centres) to grow vegetables.
What is Maara Kai?
The Maara Kai Programme is a local level initiative that is administrated through all Te Puni Kōkiri regional offices. Through the Maara Kai Programme, small one-off funding grants of up to $2,000 (GST. exclusive) are available to help community groups, such as marae, kōhanga reo, Kura, schools and Māori communities.
What is Mauri Moe?
1. (verb) to be unconscious.
Why did tu mai te Uru write Wairarapa Moana?
This song was composed by Tu-mai-te-uru for his grand-daughter Maota-i-te-rangi, a high chieftainess of Wairarapa. The song is suitable to demonstrate confidence and to assert one’s self against any indifference.
When do you use Waiata in Tawhiti?
A classical moteatea belonging to the people of Ngāti Kahungunu. It was composed for Te Umurangi and contains many references to Ngāti Kahungunu customs and history. It can be used as a waiata for most occasions. Ko te kura o tawhiti nā Tu-hae-po!
Who is the composer of the waiata tangi?
This waiata tangi was composed by Nukupewapewa. It is a lament for Te O-hanga-i-tua and Te Rangi-taku-ariki who were killed at Peehi-katia now known as Greytown. It is suitable for use at a tangi.