| Maori workshops | - Thursday 25th August
- Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Downing St, Cambridge
- Two sessions: 1.30pm - 2.30pm or 3.30pm - 4.30pm
- Ages 8 to 12 years
- Free, but booking essential
- Tel: 01223 764769
- Parents welcome to attend
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You can be transported to another culture this August at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (part of the University of Cambridge). Maori performing arts group Manaia and Samoan storyteller Rosanna Raymond will be leading an interactive and performance-based workshop using the Museum's collection.
 | | A Maori culture workshop |
You will look for the twins Taema and Tilafiaga and hear stories of the great feats of the Maori demi gods; you will also learn how to interpret Pacific tattoo motifs. Some of the group will then create drawings from which they write a short story or poem. Other members of the workshop will write and perform their stories in song and dance, with guidance from Manaia. Parents/guardians and friends are welcome to attend the performance.
 | | A Maori Moko (traditional tattoo) |
Outreach Organiser Sarah-Jane Harknett said: "This is a fantastic opportunity to hear, share and perform stories infused with song and dance from Maori New Zealand. These special storytelling workshops will give children aged 8-12 an inside look at Maori culture without leaving Cambridge." Rosanna Raymond is a storyteller and performance poet. She is of Samoan ancestry and grew up surrounded by Polynesian mythology. She is a regular performer at festivals and celebrations in the UK and the Pacific. Her work is held in galleries, museums and private collections around the world.
 | | Maori dancers |
Manaia Maori Performing Arts Society is 100% owned and operated by Maori and is based in London. Most of the partners in Manaia have been involved with Maori performing arts for the past 20 years - teaching, performing, and group managing at various age levels, from pre-schoolers to adults. They have travelled all around the world sharing their culture and have performed at film festivals, corporate team building events, community events, cultural and musical festivals, weddings and private functions. The workshop will take place from 1.30pm - 2.30pm on Thursday 25th August. There is a second opportunity to take part at 3.30pm - 4.30pm. Book to ensure a place by telephoning 01223 764769 or email sjh201@cam.ac.uk | 
