On Thursday 22nd of August I went on a day trip at Rāpaki Marae. When we arrived we were formally welcomed in a ceremony called a pōwhiri.
Matua Issac talked about the special artworks, carvings and tukutuku panels in the wharenui. He also told us about how to be respectful of marae tikanga, like not wearing shoes or taking food into the wharenui.
We did lots of activities such as walking to the beach, weaving, drawing the ancestors on the pou, making rākau and singing waiata.
My favourite part of the marae trip was dodgeball because it was heaps of fun.
Something I learnt while at the marae was weaving.
The RISE value I showed the most was success for making te Rakau because I had to hurry when there was one more minute left.
I would like to go and stay at the marae because it looked super duper fun.
