Detailed Programme of Radio Pageant of the Maori Race

Radio Record, Volume III, Issue 3, 2 August 1929, Page 9

Detailed Programme of Radio Pageant of the Maori Race

RADIO presentation of a unique entertainment incorporating the main features of the changing circumstances experienced by the Maori people from the time their Polynesian forbears left Hawaiki in the distant past, and after long voyaging landed in Aotea Roa, and presenting special features of living conditions as they evolved during the passing of a thousand years until the present day. The scene set for the Radio Pageant of the Maori race is a deserted Maori pah located on the banks of the Wanganui River. An old chief, Parakaia, sits alone at the door of his whare, and as he lingers there the spirits of the past speak with him, and the interesting story of the past opens up page by page before his mental vision. What he sees provides the scope of the Pageant as presented in the studio. ; Hymn-tThe party: "Oh God Our Help in Ages Past." Chimes. Overture-The Orchestra: "Ist Movement from Maori Quartette," (Alfred Hill).- ; Address-Hamiora Hakopa: "Greetings and Introductory Remarks." % Oration: "Prologue" from "Scenes from the Past" (Sir Apirana . Ngata). ; Selection-The Orchestra: ‘"‘Tangi,’" from "B Flat Maori Quartette" : (Alfred Hill). Scene I-THE COMING OF THE MAORI. Kupe, the Polynesian navigator, enters the Wanganui River and lands on the future site of the pah. The crew are heard as they move along the waters, and proceed with their ceremonial for such an occasion. Address-Hamiora Hakopa: (a) Arrival of Canoes; (b). Thanksgiving incantation (Ope Whanarere) ; ; « (¢c) Haka of Thanksgiving. Scene 2-THE MAORIS AT HOME IN THE EARLY DAYS. Scenic setting: The Marae, or courtyard, where the villagers are gathered for work, entertainment and conversation. The scene is described :- , Boys at play (mate mate). The koauau (flute) is heard. More boys at play (tititoria). Courier announces arrival of visitors.

Exit of people from the marae, and preparations are made to meet the visitors in time-honoured fashion. Haka party take their stand. j Greetings are exchanged. . . /Bearer delivers manuka and retires. ; Matua powhiri rise to powhiri, "Toia mai te waka." Ji Dispersal of powhiri. ook Tangi. yee! -Welcome speeches. Ceremony of rubbing noses, The feast. ‘ : Chant, "Whanganui e kia kaha." ae ' The reception. . Oration: "The Marae and Hui," from "Scenes of the Past" (Sir Apirana’ Negata). Visitors are entertained in the marae as follows:1, Ancient Poi. 2, Grand Maori Haka, "Tau ka Tau." 3. Demonstration of Koauau (flute)---Ope Whanarere. ‘(Note: The Koanau is the original and only Maori iusto instrument. It was played by Tutanekai for Hinemoa). 4, Ancient song-Ope Whanarere and party, "E Pa te hau." Selection-The Orchestra: "Maori Lament" (Alfred Hill). 5: Haka Whakapapa. Scene 3.-THE DAWN OF A NEW DAY AND THE COMING OF THE MISSIONARY, Scene: The Marae, or courtyard. ee: Address-Hamiora Hakopa. an Selection-The Orchestra: "Waiata Maori" (Alfred Hill). ’ | Selection on Jew’s Harp--Hamiora Hakopa, Ope Whanarere, Te Ua Tamehana and Tona Potae. (Note: The Jew’s Harp was the first musical instrument of’ _pakeha origin adopted by the Maori) ; Speech. ~ ‘s t Scene 4-THE MAORIS’ PART IN THE GREAT. WAR. Selection-The Orchestra: "Kamate, Kamate" (Te Rangihikizo), Speech, « Elio pee eye ee 297; MEMES . oe me ene tora epernsat (Continued on page 28.)

UNL NA. UAT EULER The Maori Pageant Programme (Continued from page 9.) Chorus: "Ope Tautahi." . Memorial Hymn-Mangu Tahana and party, "Piko nei te matenga" ° ("When Our Heads are Bowed with Woe"). Scene 5-THE MAORIS IN SONG AND PLAY, TO-DAY. Scene: The meeting house in the marae invaded by a large number of visiting young people who arrive by steamer to the accompaniment of incidental effects. They prepare to entertain Parakaia. : . Opening selection-The party: "Come Down the Wanganui River." Solo-Raina Kahukura and party: "Hoki Hoki tonu mai." Chorus-The party: "He Puti Puti Pai." Solo-Te Ua Tamehana, "Home, Little Maori, Home." Chorus party’ (a) "Poata Rau"; (b) "Haere, haere ra e hine.

Solo-Raina Kahukura, "Raniera te Tama." . Chorus--The party: "I Pari Ra." 3 . "f Solo and chorus-Hariora Hakopa and party: "Hoea ra te Waka.‘ Solo-Mrs. H. Toka: "Waiata Poi." . a Vocal duet and monologue-Raina Kahukura and Mere Whanarere: "T’'m Waiting for Ships that Never Come Home." Oration: "The Warriors’ Welcome," from "Scenes from the Past" ‘(Sir Apirana Ngata). ' Chorus--The party: "Tahine Taru Kino." . Short. double poi-The Party. aa Male voice number-The party: "Karoo." Solo-Ka Winiata, "Pokarekeare." Chorus-The party: "Puerehua." . Solo-Ka Winiata: "Hine e Hine." . ’ Choruses-Raina Kahukura and party, (a) "Te Taniwha"; (b) "Mahi kai ano"; (c) "Kore au e pai’; (d) "Tangi mai e te tau." "Scene 6-THE LESSON OF THE PAGEANT. The beautiful grounds of a chief’s residence amid the surroundings of civilisation, whither Parakaia is transported on the wings of thought. -. The twentieth century Maori, garbed in accordance with the demands of the times is represented in various aspects of life. Address-Hamiora Hakopa. ‘ Solo-Ka Winiata, "Dream Boat." Parakaia speaks. ' . Oration: Final scene from "Scenes of the Past" (Sir Apirana Negata). Haka-tThe party: "Kamate, Kamate." . Solo and Ghorus-Mangu Tahana and party: "Home, Sweet Home." National Anthem. n mT TTT TTT TTT TTT TI i s