Maori Waka (canoe) on Avon River, Christchurch (NZ)
Photos: Ellen Yule 2Ways Company Limited - New Zealand Tailored Study and Tour Solutions www.2ways-world.com |
A Maori hand-carved waka (canoe) parks on Avon River.
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The Christchurch public gathered along Avon riverbank to witness the launch of Maori waka on 4 April 2007.
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Two Maori women talk about their ancestor's story in the site where Maori first arrived in Canterbury over 1000 years ago.
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Maori waka canoeists
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Christchurch mayor Garry Moore announces the launch of Maori waka on Avon River.
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Maori canoeists with their permanent face tattoo
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A Maori tribe chief delivers an official speech.
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Maori canoeists perform haka before the waka is launched.
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Maori is a live culture in Aoteaora, New Zealand.
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Maori permanent tattoo normally appears on face, shoulders, arms, legs and back.
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step 1 - all canoeists touch with paddles both sides of the canoe to start the journey
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step 2 - canoeists on left side touch the canoe with paddle while right-side-fellows are just holding their paddles
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step 3 - in reverse order
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step 4 - all canoeists hold paddles up, meaning ready to speed up
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The canoeists try to make a beautiful u-turn in the narrow river.
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Got it!
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Avon River is one of key elements of Christchurch Beauty.
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big smiles after a successful journey
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