Christianity has had a significant impact on indigenous Irish culture, as it brought a new religion, language, and way of life to the country. When Christianity first arrived in Ireland, it encountered a pagan society with its own set of beliefs, rituals, and traditions. The following are some of the ways in which Christianity impacted indigenous Irish culture, and what was lost or no longer observed as a result:
Saint Patrick’s Day, also known as the Feast of Saint Patrick, is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated on the 17th of March every year. The day commemorates the death of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, who is credited with bringing Christianity to the country. But how did this holiday come about, and what does it mean in modern-day New Zealand?
In this episode, Libby and Thomas discuss the use of Taonga Puoro in the hauora space, as a tool for aiding mental health and addiction recovery. They also discuss some exciting plans for future projects, such as a Taonga Puoro orchestra.
As we head further into the autumn season, there are a number of rongoā Māori plants that are abundant and easy to harvest. In this I will explore some of these plants and their traditional uses.
As a bass player, finding the right strings can make all the difference in your sound and playing experience. After trying out several different brands and gauges, I have to say that the Ernie Ball 5-String Regular Slinky Nickel Wound Bass Guitar Strings have become my go-to choice.
Wiremu Sarich, of Ngā Puhi and Te Rarawa descent, is a leading Māori educator in the Far North, working with young and old alike to create inclusive spaces for exploring Ngā Taonga Takaro and Taonga Puoro. He chats with Horomono Horo about his playful work – a result of his carefree childhood growing up in South Auckland and connection to Te Ao Måori through his whanau.
Maramataka Māori overlaid onto Google calendar with can be viewed on mobile, desktop or tablet and also synched with a variety of calendar software.
Tāmihana is joined by multi-disciplinary artist, storyteller and tāonga pūoro practitioner, Te Kahureremoa Taumata, nō Ngāti Kahungunu me Ngāti Tuwharetoa. With a love for sound and strong a connection to te taiao, Te Kahureremoa chats about cultural influences, her passion for sharing mātauranga through kōrero pūrākau, and her own creative musical endeavours with Taonga Puoro.
For Jo’el Komene, his taonga puoro are a connection to the soul. A musician and carver with whakapapa to Nga Puhi, Tainui and Tapuika, he tells of his toi Māori journey; beginning with learning whakairo which fuelled a passion for Taonga Puoro, then furthering his practice with a masters in the kōauau. Now working in education and sharing his mātauranga, Jo’el is a key player in the revitalisation of te ao toi Māori.