MOKORUA: NGĀ KŌRERO MŌ TŌKU MOKO KAUAE – MY STORY OF MOKO KAUAE
MOKORUA: NGĀ KŌRERO MŌ TŌKU MOKO KAUAE – MY STORY OF MOKO KAUAE
Ariana Tikao and Matt Calman
SUTER THEATRE
Sat 28 Oct | 2pm | 90 min
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Join singer, taonga pūoro musician and writer Ariana Tikao, photographer Matt Calman and local writer Nuki Takao for a kōrero about the stunning illustrated nonfiction book, Mokorua: Ngā kōrero mō tōku moko kauae – My story of moko kauae, which is a revealing and emotional account of how Ariana received her moko kauae. Held in conjunction with Kanohi Kitea, an exhibition that presents tā moko amongst tangata whenua.
Ariana Tikao grew up in suburban Christchurch in the 1970s and ’80s surrounded by te ao Pākehā. This book tells the story of Ariana exploring her whakapapa, her whānau history and her language. This is one woman’s story, but it is interwoven with the revival of language, tikanga and identity among Kāi Tahu whānau over the past 30 years.
Ariana’s journey culminates in her decision to take on Mokorua – her moko kauae – from tā moko artist Christine Harvey. After an emotionally charged ceremony that brought together whānau, young and old, for songs and tautoko, hugs and tears, Ariana writes: ‘Our whānau had reached another milestone in the decolonisation process – or, rather, in our journey of reindigenising ourselves, becoming who we always were.’
Through Ariana’s words, te reo Māori text by her hoa tāne Ross Calman, and an intimate, moving photo essay by Matt Calman, Mokorua reveals the journey of one woman reclaiming her Māori identity. Ariana will be joined by Matt and local writer Nuki Takao to kōrero about her experiences and the creation of the pukapuka.
Mokorua: Ngā kōrero mō tōku moko kauae – My story of moko kauae is held in conjunction with Kanohi Kitea (The Seen Face), an exhibition (on from 16 Sept to 19 Nov) that presents tā moko amongst tangata whenua, featuring highlights from Matt Calman’s stunning photo essay. Mana whenua would like to ensure writer Ariana Tikao and photographer Matt Calman receive a proper welcome into the space prior to their kōrero for this event, and have also extended this invitation to you.
On arrival at the venue, audience members will be invited into The Suter Art Gallery Te Aratoi o Whakatū foyer for a mihi whakatau. They will then be led through the exhibition space before moving into the Suter Theatre to take their seats. Audience members should allow for 1.5hrs for the full event experience.
All pukapuka will be for sale through our Festival bookstore Paper Plus Nelson, both at their shop and at their stall at Pukapuka Talks sessions – your opportunity to meet authors and get your books signed! You can also purchase books from Paper Plus online.
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