THE VISIT OF THE TUMU KORERO NOV/DEC 1991. (KAUAETANGOHIA MARAE COMMITTEE) TAPE 1

Footage taken during the cultural visit of the Tumu Kōrero Cultural Exchange between Kaumātua of the Cook Islands and Aotearoa. The group visit various marae in the North Island to learn about marae protocol, tikanga, whakapapa depicted in the carvings, tukutuku etc. of marae. Stories of ancestors, beliefs etc. were also exchanged during discussions between the Māori and Cook Island Māori groups.

000:00 TE WAKA TOI presents THE VISIT OF THE TUMU KŌRERO NOV/DEC 1991
000:41 Two young Cook Island dancers perform during pōwhiri? at Te Tii marae?
002:40 Speakers share their stories and discussions on the marae which later continue inside the wharenui, the evening.
01:32:36 “Whangaparaoa”
Queen Te Atairangikaahu is among a large group who attend the launching a waka taua from a beach.
02:02:05 A pōwhiri onto Kauaetangohia Marae for a large group of manuhiri; tangata whenua speakers relax under the shelter of Te-Putahou.
02:47:57 “Whangaparaoa”
02:48:02 “Kauaetangohia”
03:01:16 Ends abruptly.