Post by Kiwi Frontline on Apr 15, 2022 5:19:08 GMT 12
ŌTEPOTI DUNEDIN MAIN STREET TO REFLECT KĀI TAHU CULTURE, VALUES AND STORIES
Southern Māori heritage and culture will inspire the revamp of the main street of Ōtepoti Dunedin.
The Dunedin City Council unveiled the designs for the $28.2 million George Street Retail Quarter today.
"This is a chance for the descendants of Kāi Tahu to reinstate themselves back in the city and be visible in our community," she said.
"Recognising ourselves and seeing our culture, values and stories visibly in the City Centre, whether it be through art, kupu Māori (Māori words) and whakatauki (Māori proverbs) is long overdue, and we are excited to bring our history and whakapapa back to the fore.....
www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/465236/otepoti-dunedin-main-street-to-reflect-kai-tahu-culture-values-and-stories
Southern Māori heritage and culture will inspire the revamp of the main street of Ōtepoti Dunedin.
The Dunedin City Council unveiled the designs for the $28.2 million George Street Retail Quarter today.
"This is a chance for the descendants of Kāi Tahu to reinstate themselves back in the city and be visible in our community," she said.
"Recognising ourselves and seeing our culture, values and stories visibly in the City Centre, whether it be through art, kupu Māori (Māori words) and whakatauki (Māori proverbs) is long overdue, and we are excited to bring our history and whakapapa back to the fore.....
www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/465236/otepoti-dunedin-main-street-to-reflect-kai-tahu-culture-values-and-stories