Why is a marae special?

For the past few weeks we have been learning all we can about Explanation writing,and the structure and language we have to use to score higher.I've learnt how to properly structure an explanation writing and also how to use a range of language features.Our topic is Marae,and how Marae are special for us maori.I also self assessted myself,it may not be educationaly correct but it's what I assesst.I'm writing at a year 10

Why a Marae is special to the community.

A marae is a significant place for all community around New Zealand.

You’re able to use the marae as a place to hold celebrations and tangihanga,

it’s a place to discover your whakapapa but it’s also a place to be authentic maori.

Along with the importance of a maori celebrations are one of them.Marae

are often used for tangihanga but were still able to celebrate.Marae can be used for:Weddings,
Birthdays,Reunions,Whanau Bonding time and many more.

Marae are a special place for the community because it provides a place for

us to reconnect and bond with one another to build stronger relationships.

The highest priority on a marae is Tangihanga,when one of our loved ones have

passed away,their always brought back to the marae for whanau to say their last

goodbyes.The community will gather around to pay respect to the whanau by

supporting them in times of grief.The community helps the whanau by giving koha,

kai or giving a shoulder to mourn on.In the olden days,Kaumatua and Kuia will stay

up telling stories of times before to keep an eye on the person that has passed away

to protect them from other iwi trying to steal their body.

Were always destined to learn about our whakapapa.A marae is a place where we

go to identify where were from,who our ancestors are,and find out how were

connected to the whenua,awa,maunga,roto and more.Whenever you walk into a

marae your able to see your family legacy amongst the lining of the walls.You're

also able to picture what your ancestors stories were like because of the many carvings

inside and outside of the marae.

A marae let’s us be maori in authentic ways. You have to learn how to speak and act as

a maori.You also learn about the traditions such as Karakia,Waiata,Whai Korero,Mihi,

Karanga and so much more.You also learn about the tikanga and traditional customs that

have been passed down through generations from our ancestors,to teach us values in life.

A marae has a deeper meaning than just a place to hold celebrations,it’s a place to learn

more about our culture and the heritage behind it.

Marae are an exclusive part of a maori’s life!,it’s where were able to learn about our

whakapapa,it’s a place where we can support each other during tangihanga but it also

allows maori to be authentic together.As a result it’s where we feel a sense of belonging

amongst our people and were able to discover a deeper meaning in our culture.

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