Tiri: Te Araroa Woman Far Walking
For as long as Māori and Pākehā have shared Aotearoa, Tiri has walked with us all.
Matariki hunga nui, Matariki oranga nui
Whetūrangihia returns to the stage a powerful theatrical experience that follows the journey of a whānau seeking to understand Te Kāhui o Matariki and its deep connection to the land, to memory, to hope. Set during a time of loss, the story unfolds as they prepare for te umu kohukohu whetū a traditional ritual conducted at the rise of the Matariki star cluster.
Through Koro’s teachings, the whānau begin to realise that Matariki is more than a celestial event it is a living constellation, each star carrying a purpose. As they learn about the relationship between the stars and the whenua, they begin to understand their own place within it.
What emerges is a realisation that Matariki is not only a time to grieve, but a time to nurture all that wellbeing encompasses.
Rich with emotion from grief and longing to joy, laughter, and healing Whetūrangihia brings this mātauranga to life through a compelling display of theatre excellence. Reo Māori, performance, music, and storytelling are all woven to create a powerful cultural and artistic experience.
Nau mai ki Whetūrangihia!
Event and Ticketing Details
Duration
90 minutes, no interval.