Kapa Haka Performance.

Today I went to watch a Maori performance at assembly.

First the performers blew a conch while walking on the stage. They also introduced them sleeves by performing a few dances that used Maori weapons. Afterwards they informed about the different kinds of weapons that they used.

Next they performed a Haka dance. After that our Kapa Haka boys replied back with their own Haka to the performers.

Lastly we learned to play a game called Maui Matau using the taiaha. When playing this game we had to go left when he said Maui, and go right when he says Matau. When moving left to right we needed to let go of the stick and get the stick before it drops on the ground.

I enjoyed playing the Maui and Matau game because I have to listen carefully for the words.