Post by Kiwi Frontline on Jul 22, 2023 2:54:06 GMT 12
SCHOOL'S NEW ARTWORKS A LINK TO REGION'S MYTHIC PAST
An outdoor mural captures the mythic creation of Te Āpiti Manawatū Gorge, when restless spirit Otakia summoned all his strength to forge a path to the ocean through a mountain, separating the Tararua and Ruahine ranges.
A coloured glass window artwork in the school library depicts the three kete, or baskets, of knowledge received from the heavens by the forest god Tāne.
Rangitāne kaumātua Wiremu Te Awe Awe attended the unveiling and blessed the pieces, which were both created by Christchurch artist Jess Collins following discussions with iwi and the school.
Wiremu Te Awe Awe said it was heartening to see schools embracing local history, and to watch 600 children perform a haka with feeling and meaning.
“It’s the Treaty in action.”....
www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/300929982/schools-new-artworks-a-link-to-regions-mythic-past
An outdoor mural captures the mythic creation of Te Āpiti Manawatū Gorge, when restless spirit Otakia summoned all his strength to forge a path to the ocean through a mountain, separating the Tararua and Ruahine ranges.
A coloured glass window artwork in the school library depicts the three kete, or baskets, of knowledge received from the heavens by the forest god Tāne.
Rangitāne kaumātua Wiremu Te Awe Awe attended the unveiling and blessed the pieces, which were both created by Christchurch artist Jess Collins following discussions with iwi and the school.
Wiremu Te Awe Awe said it was heartening to see schools embracing local history, and to watch 600 children perform a haka with feeling and meaning.
“It’s the Treaty in action.”....
www.stuff.co.nz/manawatu-standard/300929982/schools-new-artworks-a-link-to-regions-mythic-past