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Kapa Haka Foundations

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Kapa Haka Foundations

Kapa Haka Foundations

Kapa Haka performers

Part 1: Understanding Kapa Haka

1. What is Kapa Haka?
2. Circle the main purposes of Kapa Haka in Māori communities:

Storytelling

Preserving history

Expressing tribal identity

Preparing for battle

Celebrating achievements

Entertainment only

3. Complete the whakataukī:

"Ko te reo te mauri o te _______ _______."

Translation: "Language is the life force of _______."

Part 2: The Three Foundations

4. Match each Kapa Haka movement with its description:
1. Wiri
2. Takahi
3. Pukana
A. Eye-wide facial expression showing intensity
B. Shaking or fluttering hands
C. Stamping feet energetically
5. What does wiri represent in Kapa Haka performance?

Strength and power

Energy and emotion

Challenge and defiance

Peace and calm

6. Takahi is used to show:
7. Describe what pukana communicates in a performance:

Part 3: Cultural Values

8. Fill in the missing Māori values that are important in Kapa Haka:

____________ - compassion and respect

____________ - unity and collective purpose

____________ - care and respect for others

____________ - relationships and belonging

9. How do the movements in Kapa Haka help tell stories? Give an example:
10. Why is it important to keep Kapa Haka traditions alive today?

Part 4: Reflection and Practice

11. Draw yourself performing one of the three foundation movements. Label which movement you are showing:

Movement shown: _______________

12. Create a simple sequence using all three movements. Write the order and how many times you would do each:
13. What is one new thing you learned about Kapa Haka today?
14. How did performing these movements make you feel? Explain:

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