Porwhiri Writing

PORWHIRI

Wero

Ceremonial challenge by hosts to visitors to check if they come in peace or war.
But now Its just for respect. The people that performed the wero are the wariors.

Karanga

Welcoming those that come to the marae performed by the women.
The welcoming theme is like a sad tune that goes on for 10 seconds.

Karanga

Welcoming those that come to the marae performed by the women.
The welcoming theme is like a sad tune that goes on for 10 seconds.

Whaikōrero

Speeches from the admin of the tribe. The men do the speeches.
In the speeches they welcome the guest and they pay respects to
the ancestor of the tribe. The speaker tells about what’s gonna happen
in the day.

Koha

Giving food or treasure like greenstone and gold and silver.
Donating money to help raise money for the marae. The koha is given
during the speeches.

Waiata

After the speech the waiata is sung (usually the women start it but the
women and men continue it and end it). This supports the speech.

Hongi

After the speech the visitors are invited to the hongi and to do the
hongi, you put you head and nose against another persons head
and nose. It’s a maori tradition and it’s a sign of peace and respect.

Kai

At the end of the porwhiri we have kai and in english it’s food.
We get all kinds of food: oranges, apples, banana, apricot, bread and
beef. VERY YUM, and usually we get cakes and cookies. Adults get
coffee and tea. (my brother gets coffee and he's 12!)