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Oratory is a traditional and integral element of tikanga Māori. Whaikōrero is viewed as a hallowed realm, with only a select few amongst many reaching the pinnacle. How do we keep it relevant yet still maintain its sacred nature?
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Whaikōrero masters and practioners examine formal oral traditions from Taranaki, Whanganui and scrutinise the evolution of this art form in a contemporary world.
Oratory is a traditional and integral element of tikanga Māori. It remains so to this day some would say is more important now than ever as Te Ao Māori faces the challenges of our time. (FINAL)
Oratory is a traditional and integral element of tikanga Māori. It remains so to this day some would say is more important now than ever as Te Ao Māori faces the challenges of our time.
Oratory is a traditional and integral element of tikanga Māori. It remains so to this day some would say is more important now than ever as Te Ao Māori faces the challenges of our time.
Oratory is a traditional and integral element of tikanga Māori. It remains so to this day some would say is more important now than ever as Te Ao Māori faces the challenges of our time.
Oratory is a traditional and integral element of tikanga Māori. It remains so to this day some would say is more important now than ever as Te Ao Māori faces the challenges of our time.
Whaikōrero masters and practioners examine formal oral traditions from Taranaki, Whanganui and scrutinise the evolution of this art form in a contemporary world.
Whaikōrero masters and practioners examine formal oral traditions from Taranaki, Whanganui and scrutinise the evolution of this art form in a contemporary world.
Whaikōrero masters and practioners examine formal oral traditions from Ruatāhuna, and scrutinise the evolution of this art form in a contemporary world.
Ko Waikato-Tainui te takiwā, ko te whaikōrero te kaupapa. Whaikōrero masters and practioners examine formal oral traditions from Waikato-Tainui, and scrutinise the evolution of this art form in a contemporary world.
Whaikōrero masters and practioners examine formal oral traditions from Te Arawa, and scrutinise the evolution of this art form in a contemporary world.