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What is the English meaning of wharenui?
wharenui refers to the traditional Māori carved meeting house
What does Te Wharenui mean in maori?
Te Wharenui in Maori refers to the meeting house or communal space in a traditional Maori village. It is a significant structure used for various cultural ceremonies, rituals, and social gatherings within the community.
What is a meetinghouse?
Wharenui.
What is a maori meetinghouse?
Wharenui.
What is the parts of a wharenui in English?
backbone
What color is a traditional wharenui?
cream and a browny red
What are the ribs known as?
The ribs or rafters of the Wharenui are known in Maori as
What is the maori meeting house called?
A wharenui which will be found on a marae.
What are the names of the parts of a wharenui?
Tekoteko Koruru Maihi Kowhaiwhai Pare Whakewae Roro Raparapa Whatitoka Mathpihi Amo and Paepae :) im doing wharenui for school as well, but i couldn't find the meanings of every part of it
What is a paepae?
A paepae is a horizontal element on the ground at the front of a wharenui - an ornamental Maori meeting house.
What is a wharenui use for?
A wharenui has many uses - it is a meeting house & the most important part on a marae complex. It can be used for hui (meetings) tangi (funerals) and whanau (family) use it for less formal occasions, to meet up & talk, practice waiata (songs) and anything they would like.
Why do you remove your shoes before entering a Wharenui?
Removing shoes before entering a Wharenui, or a Māori meeting house, is a sign of respect for the sacredness of the space. It is a cultural practice in Māori culture and signifies leaving behind the outside world and entering into a spiritually significant space. It also helps to keep the Wharenui clean as shoes can bring dirt and other impurities from the outside.
