Opening of the Pipitea Marae, Wellington

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Title

Opening of the Pipitea Marae, Wellington

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Alexander Turnbull Library

Collection

TAPUHI

Description

All frames taken at the opening of the Pipitea Marae on 31st May 1980. Frame one shows Sir Keith Holyoake (when he was Governor General) wearing a kahu kiwi (kiwi feather cloak) speaking to the crowd with a group of dignitaries seated behind; he is also seen watching proceedings (frame 3). Women are perfoming waiata ā ringa (action songs with poi at their waists in frames 2 & 3, and using their poi (frames 4 & 5)); and men are performing the haka behind a line of korowai (cloaks with twisted ...

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Format

Image

Date created

31 May 1980

URL

http://natlib.govt.nz/records/38423358

Locations

Pipitea Marae

Related subjects

Holyoake, Keith Jacka (Sir), 1904-1983 / Haka / Kākahu / Korowai / Marae / New Zealand / Wellington Region / Māori (New Zealand people) / Rites and ceremonies / Men, Māori / Piupiu / Poi / Tāpeka / Waiata ā ringa / Whare nui / Women, Māori / Pipitea Marae

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