Karetao-puoro | Musical Figures

5 June 2024 - mid 2026
Te Huka a Tai Discovery Centre Mana Whenua Level 4
Free entry

Tamariki mā come see three karetao-puoro - instruments that are figures too.

Musical atua
These three taonga puoro are also karetao - moving figures. Tūpuna made taonga like these.

Tāwhirimātea
Tāwhirimātea is the atua of winds. His instrument is a whirling pūrerehua and it makes a furious noise!

Hineraukatauri
Hineraukatauri is the atua of flute music. Her instrument is a pūtōrino a type of flute and through it she sings a sad song.

Tangaroa and Hinemoana
Meet Tangaroa and Hinemoana atua of the ocean and shell instruments. Tangaroa is on one side and Hinemoana on the other. The conch-shell instrument is a pūpakapaka.

When a musician blows into the conch shell you can hear the breath of the ocean.




Happens: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Times: Open every day 10am-6pm (except Christmas Day)



 Museum of New Zealand | Te Papa Tongarewa View Venue
 55 Cable Street Wellington New Zealand  Map

→ www.tepapa.govt.nz

---

→ Disclaimer: Event details can change at any time. Check with the advertiser before making plans, buying tickets or proceeding...



Update Page Upgrade Advertising