Civic Theatre (Christchurch) :Absolutely unique and fascinating. A feast of music, song & oratory. Farewell programme by the popular Methodist Maori Singers, Orators and Musicians. 23 July [1930].

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Civic Theatre (Christchurch) :Absolutely unique and fascinating. A feast of music, song & oratory. Farewell programme by the popular Methodist Maori Singers, Orators and Musicians. 23 July [1930].

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Shows a group portrait of the Methodist Maori Singers (four men and four women) in traditional costume. They are described as "distinguished visitors from Nth Auckland, Waikato, King Country, Taranaki, Wanganui River, Manawatu, Canterbury, Otago & Chatham Isls". They present a programme of "karanga, poi dances, hakas, instrumental music, haunting melodies, enchanting harmonies, ancient games, weird waiatas, Maori songs, etc." Dated from notice in Christchurch "Press", 23 July 1930. Quantity...

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Date created

1930

URL

http://natlib.govt.nz/records/23126288

Locations

Christchurch City

Related subjects

Methodist Māori Choir / Civic Theatre (Christchurch, N.Z.) / Mahi ā Rēhia / Haka / Poi / Māori entertainers / Waiata / Māori (New Zealand people) / Games / Clothing / Christchurch City

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