How Maui slowed the sun has been a popular māori legend that is being requested a lot here at Uxbridge.
Today at mat time, we had a little play where some tamariki practised being actors and actresses whilst others were the audience members who were very much entertained.
Some of the actors / actresses chosen to participate in the play today had been children who have been requesting and reading the story so it gave them a great opportunity to show some leadership skills in an area that they have enjoyed.
Oral story telling traditions is an important part in Māori culture and is used to impart knowledge to the younger generations. Learnings through story and song is a way in which traditionally children learn and we too, like to use this technique in the centre. The tamariki were able to walk through the actions as the story was told by Teacher Laura.
What was so wonderful about our production is that we also set the scene and also used a beautiful piece of art that had been created earlier by the children. Didn't Tamanui-te-rā look dazzling!
Titiro ki te whaakahua.
Look at the pictures!
Introducing Tamanui-te-rā who Maui tried to slow down because the days were going too fast to get all the important jobs done!
The brothers have walked all night to reach the pit where the sun rises. They wait patiently for Tamanui-te-rā to wake.
Mōrena the sun awakes. Watch out! The brothers are ready to catch you and slow you down.
The battle began, the brothers flew their flax ropes over Tamanui-te-rā until the sun began to tire. Now the days are longer and we can get more jobs done! Thanks Maui.
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