The final game for our Matariki celebration will be Kite.
How To Play Kite
Kite is a really
amazing game that the Maori people created. In our version there are two
players but in other versions of this game there can be many more players. The
artefact used in the traditional game is called “Ki Paua” it is made of paua
shells with broken shells held inside. In our version we are using maracas.
The Game
Each person is
blindfolded to begin with. They then stand about 5 metres a part. Each player
must walk and rattle their maracas with each step, the players can stand still
but must rattle their maracas every few seconds. The object of the game is to
work your way close to your opponent and tag them before they tag you. The
tagger locates the opposite player by listening to their maracas.
History
The Ki is any type of small ball. Many
other Maori games use ki, which are often made of flax, wood or stone. The
origin of ‘ki’ is said to come from ancient times when small woven kete were
used to carry a single moa egg.
I think this game will prove very popular for our celebration. Great summarising girls and I was impressed with the photos you chose to illustrate how to play the game.
ReplyDeleteNice games girls when I come to the Matariki celebration I'll play it
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