The Real Thing

Pupils of the senior Maori Language and Culture Classes at Lytton High School and Waikohu College were given an opportunity to put theory into practice recently when they paid a two-hour visit to the Poho-o-rawiri Marae and Meeting-house, Lytton were hosts and welcomed Waikohu in traditional fashion. After the welcome both classes had explained to them the various aspects of Maoritanga connected with the Marae.

The welcome begins.

Rata Nepia is greeted (the hongi) by Mrs H. Puhipuhi.

Mr Joe Naden, Waikohu teacher, is greeted by a Lytton student.

Leader of the Waikohu party was Darcy Tihore, while leader of the Lytton hosts was Riini Jaram,.

Members of Waikohu and Lytton listen attentively as the meanings of the carvings, and structure of the meeting-house, is explained to them.

Mr Martin Baker instructing the group.

Mrs Gertrude Pewhairangi demonstrates the art of preparing flax for weaving into the various types of baskets and kits used by the women of yesteryear, and today.

Mrs Matilda Henry explains the method of weaving used to obtain the finished articles, namely a kit, piu-piu and cloak.

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 229 : July 18, 1973

The Real Thing