Harakeke pepa mahi: Flax paper workshop
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February 6, 2024
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Feb 6, 2024
1:00 pm
VENUE:
MAHI TAHI
FREE - registration required
On the anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, senior weaver Rokahurihia Cameron demonstrates making paper from harakeke whītau (flax fibre). Join us for a hands-on experience. Tuesday 6th February, 1pm – 3pm | MAHI TAHI | Free, registration required.
Ngā tikanga tukuiho Māori puna taonga.
We will be using a traditional Māori resource, 100% natural harakeke whitau (fibre).
Kauneke tauwhiro puna taonga rawa taiao.
A sustainably harvested natural resource.
Ka taea te pirau.
Readily biodegradable.
He harakeke mo te pā harakeke o Whakatipu.
Fed by pure water from the Remarkables mountains which flow into Lake Whakatipu.
He taonga ātaahua, hūmārie, ahurei.
A beautiful, unique treasure.
With many thanks to the support from Ministry of Culture and Heritage Commemorating Waitangi Day Fund 2024.
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