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Whakawhanaungatanga Building Connections

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Whakawhanaungatanga Building Connections

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🤝 Part 1: Understanding Whakawhanaungatanga

1. What does whakawhanaungatanga mean? Choose the best answer.

Performing haka loudly

Building and nurturing relationships

Learning Māori language

Traditional dancing

2. Which of these are examples of whakawhanaungatanga in Te Ao Haka? (Select all that apply)

Sharing your pepeha before performing

Learning about each other's whakapapa

Performing alone without talking to others

Building trust and respect within your group

Acknowledging everyone's experiences

3. Why is whakawhanaungatanga important in Te Ao Haka?

It makes the haka louder

It creates stronger connections and unity within the group

It helps you remember the words

It makes the performance shorter

💭 Part 2: Personal Connections

4. Complete this sentence starter about your experience with haka:

"I have seen or been part of a haka when..."

5. How do you think building connections (whakawhanaungatanga) helps when learning or performing haka?
6. Think about your whānau or community. Complete this sentence:

"In my whānau/community, haka is important because..."

🌟 Part 3: Reflection and Extension

7. List three ways you could practice whakawhanaungatanga in your kapa haka group or class:

1. _________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________

3. _________________________________________________

8. Extension Activity: Choose one person (whānau member, friend, or community member) you could interview about their connection to haka. Write their name and one question you would ask them:

Person to interview: ____________________________

9. How will understanding whakawhanaungatanga help you in future haka learning?

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