Wednesday, June 20, 2007

No cutting in the rain!


Today at school I learnt that you shouldn't cut flax from a bush outside in the rain because that is what the maori people believe is right. I also learnt that you need to say a karakia (prayer) before you cut the flax and before you plant it. I enjoyed learning about flax and next time I would like to learn more.
By Cameron

2 comments:

Learning Community 4 said...

Hi Cameron.
The Maori people have a number of customs based around the rain. i was interested to read your flax posting because I didn't know that is also a custom. Thanks for sharing this with me.
Jocelyn

Room 1 Waikawa Bay School said...

Thank you for your comment. We have learnt alot about Maori customs, especially about saying the Karakia before you cut the flax.
Cameron.