Waitangi Day
6 February 2020
10am-4pm
Free event
Waikato Museum hosts Waitangi Day celebrations featuring performances, talks, crafts, storytelling and kids’ activities for the community from the community.
Performances, Marae Aatea
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10am |
Mihi - Greetings and welcome |
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10.15-10.45am |
Taiohi Manawataki: Kapa Haka, Maaori performing arts |
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12-1pm |
Taiohi Manawataki: Kapa Haka, Maaori performing arts |
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2 pm |
Desi Rhythms by Shai: Indian cultural performance |
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3pm |
Talents of the Pacific Academy: Pacific Islands cultural performance |
Treaty Talk, Museum Lecture Theatre
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1-2pm |
Waahine and Tiriti o Waitangi – Historians, iwi, artists and academics discuss the impact of the Treaty on women in Aotearoa. Panel convenor: Waikato Museum Maaori Curator, Maree Mills |
Kids’ activities
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10.45-11.45am |
Storytelling on the Marae followed by paper puppet making |
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10.45-11.45am |
Ngaa Taonga Taakaro (traditional Maaori games) in Gallery 12 |
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1-3pm |
Kids' craft tables in Gallery 6 (next to Te Winika), TBC |
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3-4pm |
Ngaa Taonga Taakaro (traditional Maaori games) in Gallery 12 |
Crafts – Toi Raranga (weaving) workshops, Barry Hopkins Gallery
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10.15-11.15am |
Exploring the arts of Hine te iwaiwa Workshop 1 |
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11.15-12.15am |
Exploring the arts of Hine te iwaiwa Workshop 2 |
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12.15am-1pm |
Toi Raranga (weaving) |
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2-3pm |
Exploring the arts of Hine te iwaiwa Workshop 3 |