Recently, we went to the Marae with Model 2A and 2B. Our brilliant parent helper was: Tessa( Zed’s Mum). The bus trip was decidedly hot and long. Eventually, we saw the Marae. The sight was amazing!! We lined up, with the girls at the front, boys at the back. Our group waited patiently for the karanga (Call).
Soon, a faint but strong voice was ringing in our ears. Slowly, we marched up. As the voice receded, another voice started off. It was whaea Jenny. Her job was to answer the call so we could enter the Marae. By the time she had finished, we had already reached half way. The calling was carried on for about two minutes longer. Finally, the calling ended. We looked up to the lady standing in front of us.
She smiled, greeting us warmly. ‘Welcome to the Otako Marae.’ She chorused. She led us to the entrance of the Marae, and kindly asked us to take our shoes off. Then she gently ushered us into the beautiful hall of the Marae.
By Jordan ET and Cindy
By Jordan ET and Cindy
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