Te Reo, Term 4 2016.

This term we have been learning all about the Marae. We have learned that…….

• The Marae is an important focal point for the community.
• The Marea is a place where tradition and customs can be carried out.
• The Marae is a place where people can express their values with dignity.
• There are many kawa ( protocols) that prevail on the marae.
• Marae kawa (protocols) can differ between maraes and iwi.

We have focussed on some key concepts when doing this learning.

These are listed and explained in the table below.

Concept definition	Definition - give the meaning of these concepts in your own words.
Tikanga	the correct procedure custom way
Pōwhiri	the Pōwhiri is the welcoming ceremony on the marae
Tangata whenua	are the local people who are connected to the marae
Manuhiri	visitors to a marae
Tūrangawaewae	gives you a home base on a marae
Whanaungatanga	relationship sense of family connection belonging
Manaakitanga	care for a person well being this in includes the respect given to elders
Aroha	its love

See this video for an explanation of the roles and responsibilities of people on a marae.

Something I would like to learn more about the marae is going on a marae