Turanganui Kapa Haka Festival 2019
Turanganui Festival is a big event that is held on the 20th of November , where schools and kapa haka groups share their kapa haka performances to their family and friends . We were lucky enough to take part in this event with the help of our coach Koka Terri. Many schools around Gisborne even kindergartens took part in this.
Butterflies fly around in my stomach , the sound of applause fluttered throughout the room after the Wai syndicate performed. We soon tip-toed around to the back of the stage. Silently watching the group before us. "Here we have Wainui Beach School, give them around of applause ", said the man in an enthusiastic tone. As we walked onto the stage with discipline ,the cheerful applauses flew through out the room. I was in my line waiting then I hear the sound of the guitar strumming. The room is filled with dead silence.
As I walked forward to the sound of the guitar I opened my mouth and sang to the song Tu mai ra. It looked like there were millions of eyes watching me . " Whakapiri, " Matiria said in strong voice. We then went into a small crowd rapping Haramai a paoa. Everybody was so nervous so we sounded like we were doing a really fast rap. We then spreaded out into our lines. I was in the front row so I was very, very nervous . As I did the actions my piu piu moved with us .As we sang Utaina we transitioned with the boys so they could do their haka. After the haka we walked forwards in between the boys singing Wainui e. We than all sang He Honore together and walked off. As we walked of the applause was buzzing through out room.
I was so happy that it was finally over the butterflies had left my stomach. I was feeling proud of the way we performed. Over all I think we did amazing. All of the practices payed off.
