In Māori tradition it is custom to support formal speeches with a song (waiata). During the symposium you will have the opportunity to learn two simple waiata, and sing them at the end of the symposium, following the closing speech by our hosts form the local tribe. Wether you can sing well or not, that doesn’t matter – in Māori tradition it is the taking part that counts.
We will practice them for 10 minutes every day during the symposium. Fear not, we do not expect you to learn the hand moves, but you are welcome to step up to the challenge!
Te Aroha
| Te aroha Te whakapono Me te rangimārie Tātou tātou e | Love Hope And peace For us all |
Tūtira mai ngā iwi
| Tūtiramai ngā iwi Tātou tātou e Tūtira mai ngā iwi Tātou tātou e Whai-a te marama-tanga me te aroha – e ngā iwi! Ki-a tapa-tahi Ki-a kotahi rā. Tātou tātou e. Tā – tou, tā – tou E!! Hi aue hei!!! | Stand together, people All of us, all of us. Stand in rows, people All of us, all of us. Seek after knowledge and love of others – everybody! Be really virtuous And stay united. All of us, all of us. All of us, all of us. |