{"id":2710,"date":"2024-11-04T14:37:05","date_gmt":"2024-11-04T01:37:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.haumanucollective.com\/?p=2710"},"modified":"2025-04-02T22:32:59","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T09:32:59","slug":"karetao-wananga-reviving-maori-puppetry-and-cultural-connections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.haumanucollective.com\/mao\/karetao-wananga-reviving-maori-puppetry-and-cultural-connections\/","title":{"rendered":"Karetao W\u0101nanga: Reviving M\u0101ori Puppetry and Cultural Connections"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This past weekend, Haumanu Collective had the privilege of supporting a transformative karetao w\u0101nanga at Kirikiriroa Marae in Hamilton. Held from November 1-3, this event brought together a passionate community of artists, cultural practitioners, and wh\u0101nau to celebrate and revitalize the art of M\u0101ori puppetry. Over the course of the weekend, participants engaged deeply with karetao, exploring their roles in storytelling, healing, and cultural expression, and building a foundation for further growth.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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A Journey of Rediscovery and Revitalization<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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This w\u0101nanga was more than a workshop; it was an act of preserving m\u0101tauranga M\u0101ori, the knowledge and heritage passed down by our t\u012bpuna. Through crafting, storytelling, and performance, we are breathing new life into karetao, an art form with rich roots in M\u0101ori culture.\u00a0<\/p>

We were honored to have Te Ahukaram\u016b Charles Royal<\/a> share insights on Te Whare T\u0101pere\u2014the traditional M\u0101ori houses of entertainment\u2014and the cultural significance of karetao within these spaces. His k\u014drero underscored how karetao are essential tools for connecting people through stories and values. Charlotte Graham, an artist committed to the revitalization of karetao, offered her unique perspective on their potential as symbols of resilience, identity, and cultural pride. Her k\u014drero illustrated how these taonga carry forward the strength of our t\u016bpuna.<\/p>

Adding further depth, we heard from Dr. Awhina Tamarapa, who presented her work building relationships with museums worldwide to locate and document collections of karetao. Her dedication to tracing and reconnecting with these taonga emphasizes their global significance and the importance of preserving their cultural heritage for future generations.<\/p>

We were also privileged to hear from our core hosts James Webster and Hinemoa Jones, who shared their expertise in making and performing with karetao p\u016boro\u2014karetao that also serve as taonga p\u016boro. Their work adds a musical dimension to these puppets, merging sound and movement to bring out the mauri\u2014the life force\u2014within these taonga. James and Hinemoa\u2019s k\u014drero and hands-on workshops inspired participants to see karetao not just as objects, but as living expressions that blend traditional roots with contemporary innovation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Karetao as Tools for Healing and Connection<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Karetao are not only powerful vehicles for cultural expression; they also hold potential for healing and emotional connection. The w\u0101nanga highlighted how personifying feelings through karetao can create a safe space for emotional expression, particularly for those who find it difficult to share emotions directly. For people who have experienced grief, trauma, or mental health challenges, karetao can provide a culturally grounded way to process emotions and find comfort.\u00a0<\/p>

This potential for healing and connection is particularly significant for rangatahi (youth). Engaging young people with karetao offers them a meaningful way to explore their identity and heritage, helping them build a sense of pride and resilience as they carry this taonga forward.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Looking Forward: Aspirations for Building on the Momentum<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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This karetao w\u0101nanga has inspired a vision for the future of M\u0101ori puppetry, and there are many ways we as a community can build on this momentum together. Here are some aspirational ideas for how we might continue to nurture this art form and deepen its presence in our lives, homes, and communities:\u00a0<\/p>

  1. Creating More W\u0101nanga and Learning Spaces<\/strong>
    Imagine a series of w\u0101nanga across Aotearoa, each focusing on different aspects of karetao\u2014storytelling, craftsmanship, and blending with taonga p\u016boro. Community-led w\u0101nanga could also focus on rangatahi, providing them with mentorship and leadership opportunities, and nurturing young kaitiaki to carry this art form forward. Each gathering can strengthen our collective knowledge and sense of connection.<\/li>
  2. Bringing Karetao into Our Homes and Wh\u0101nau Spaces<\/strong>
    Karetao can be powerful tools for fostering learning and connection at home. Families might use karetao to tell stories, teach tikanga, or share whakapapa with tamariki in a hands-on, engaging way. As more wh\u0101nau bring karetao into their lives, tamariki can build early, meaningful connections to their heritage, instilling pride in their culture and creating memories that will last a lifetime.<\/li>
  3. Nurturing Karetao as a Pathway for Healing and Wellbeing<\/strong>
    For those experiencing loss, trauma, or mental health challenges, karetao offer a gentle way to express emotions that might otherwise be difficult to voice. By personifying feelings through these taonga, individuals can find a safe and supportive way to process their emotions. Community support could include w\u0101nanga focused on using karetao for emotional expression and healing, creating spaces that help bring comfort and connection through culturally grounded practices.<\/li>
  4. Building Digital Resources and Sharing Knowledge Widely<\/strong>
    As a community, we can work together to document and share the teachings of knowledgeable practitioners\u2014such as Te Ahukaram\u016b, Charlotte, James, Hinemoa, and Dr. Tamarapa\u2014through online tutorials, videos, and digital storytelling. By making this knowledge accessible online, wh\u0101nau across the country and beyond can access and learn from these taonga at their own pace, ensuring that learning is accessible, inclusive, and continues to grow.<\/li>
  5. Creating Exhibitions, Performances, and Collaborations with Museums<\/strong>
    Community-led exhibitions could celebrate karetao across different cultures and showcase the unique beauty of M\u0101ori puppetry. Regular karetao p\u016boro performances could bring the art form to public audiences, inviting people from all walks of life to experience the vibrancy and mauri of these taonga. We could also envision partnerships with museums for exhibitions, workshops, and research initiatives, which would create more opportunities for public engagement and foster a deeper appreciation of karetao as living expressions of culture.<\/li>
  6. Advocacy and Educational Outreach for Future Generations<\/strong>
    We can use social media to share the stories, history, and significance of karetao, creating a platform for widespread learning and advocacy. As a community, we might consider developing educational resources for schools, introducing karetao to tamariki early on, and inspiring future kaitiaki of this art form. By promoting the importance of karetao within education, we can support a generation of young people who understand and respect these taonga as an essential part of their cultural identity.<\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThrough these collective aspirations, we can keep karetao vibrant, accessible, and celebrated. By weaving this art form more deeply into our communities, we support unity, cultural pride, and resilience for future generations.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    This past weekend, Haumanu Collective had the privilege of supporting a transformative karetao w\u0101nanga at Kirikiriroa Marae in Hamilton. 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