About this kōrero
Our tūpuna showed their love for pēpi through oriori – filled with whakapapa, hopes, and dreams. These weren’t just lullabies; they were a way to honour pēpi’s tapu and mana.
Could you write one too?
Open Questions
Thinking about this kōrero, you could get whānau or friends to think a bit more about this with these questions:
- Do you know if your whānau, hapū or iwi have an oriori?
- Did your parents or grandparents used to sing a lullaby?
- Could that lullaby be inspiration for you to write an oriori?
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