How a Maori blessing protects the treasures of the deep
In short: Discover the significance of the karakia ceremony performed to safeguard the 'Whales: Giants of the Deep' exhibition. This video explores the cultural rituals used to protect precious artifacts and the people who encounter them.
Before the March 2013 opening of the exhibition, representatives from the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa performed a traditional Maori blessing, known as a karakia. This ceremony was intended to provide protection for the taonga, or treasures, featured in the display. These items include whale bone carvings, skeletal remains, and a replica of a pataka, which is a carved meeting house.
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