Waka
Published on Nov 19, 2015
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WAKA.
BY, MAIA BASSETT
As the time went past along in the car, we finally arrived at the Ngati Kuhungunu river. The legends of the Tukitumu spread upon us. We learnt a few steps from way back. These are ones that were a technique that was helpful back then. He told us about a Māori legend on how we would not be here if it wasn't for the people who served us in the war.
He showed us a few samples of weapons that were used in the war. The wepons are used mostly by Māori solders. The only thing that concerns me is that he said that woman should order one when your older so that the men behaved.
He also talked about the Tipuna being carved on the side of the waka. Tipuna is are carvings are of the people who served us. The person at the front but facing was a carving. It was the god of the war. There was another one located oppisite another carving, it is so everyone on the waka is safe inside and protected by the carvings.
Then it was time to go on the waka. We put on a life jacket each. The colours on the waka were different shades of green, red and black. The boat was wet inside so we had to get a peice of mat to sit on.
The hoe (paddles) were shaped like a drop of water at the end of it. The other half was a curved handle. On the paddle, there were two red rings. That was where you hold hoe (paddle) to make sure you have a good grip.
The boat started to wobble. I thought it was going to capsize. "Tukihi" said Jim as he started calling and we all replied back "Tukihi". That was so we could keep in time. We went for about three quarters of an hour. We turned around by our self to reverse back to the dock. It was challenging.
After we got off, we took our life jackets off and we put away the pieces of mat. I was so tired. after that, we thanked the man and came back to school. It was a great experience for me. If I could do it again, I would.
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