What does taonga mean to Maori?
a treasured possession
Taonga or taoka (in South Island Māori) is a Māori language word which refers to a treasured possession in Māori culture.
What is the meaning of the word taonga?
treasure; anything highly prized
/ (tɑˈɔnɡə) / noun. NZ treasure; anything highly prized.
How do you use taonga in a sentence?
‘ ‘When he died in 1995, she and her younger brother, Te Rakaherea, became the guardians of Sir Maui’s writings, his taonga and even his mana. ‘ ‘I understand that a prophecy was given about that time: ‘When our taonga returns, our grievance will be over.
What does taonga tuku iho mean?
The whakatauki, proverb, he taonga tuku iho, literally meaning the treasures passed down to us from the ancestors, those tried and true wisdoms of old, is placed in the title for accentuating the importance of ‘knowing’ and ‘behaving’ accordingly.
Why is taonga important Māori?
Taonga includes a sacred regard for the whole of nature and a belief that resources are gifts from the gods and ancestors for which current generations of Māori are responsible stewards.
Is tikanga a taonga?
tikanga Maori? Certain protocols are required when working with taonga (treasures) to protect the taonga and the people interacting with them, hence the term ‘tikanga taonga’. Tikanga taonga are principally associated with states of mana, tapu, and noa.
What is an example of taonga?
Examples of taonga works include haka, karakia, waiata, weavings, carvings, tā moko and designs.
How do you say taonga?
- Phonetic spelling of taonga. Tuh-ohn-guh. TAA-onga. taonga.
- Meanings for taonga. It is an African unisex name. precious items. Sacred Treasure.
- Examples of in a sentence. Taonga 2016 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough) How we emerged Taonga collective contract.
- Translations of taonga. Spanish : rica. English : taonga.
What is a koha Māori?
1. (noun) gift, present, offering, donation, contribution – especially one maintaining social relationships and has connotations of reciprocity.
Why are taonga important?
The Waitangi Tribunal described taonga works as the tangible and intangible expressions of Māori artistic and cultural traditions, founded in and reflecting the body of knowledge and understanding known as mātauranga Māori.
What does HOHA mean Māori?
drunken, drunk, intoxicated, intoxication. pouri. dark. More Maori Translations. hoha.
What is IHO certificate?
The IHO Data Protection Scheme defines security constructs and operating procedures that must be followed by Data Servers (providers of data) Data Clients (systems that use the data).
Is a marae a taonga?
Most marae today are located in front of a kin group’s whare tupuna, and through the marae these taonga, or ancestors, are empowered, brought back to life.