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Tamaki
Heritage Village Christchurch cultural attraction—Experience
New Zealand Maori culture and see history come to life!
Our
story begins in the early 1800s and relives the impact of European
culture upon Maori—exploring the choices our ancestors faced—torn
between the promise of new ways brought by the European, and the
age old values of their ancestors.
Our
Christchurch Cultural Attraction
From New Zealand's most awarded Maori tourism company, Tamaki Heritage
Experiences, comes a powerful new encounter with South Island history,
landscape and New Zealand Maori culture.
Tamaki
Heritage Village Christchurch cultural attraction—Lost in Our
Own Land—is a significant and highly educational true story
of one people, torn between two worlds. Watch the battle unfold
and witness two proud cultures navigate their way through a tumultuous
period of New Zealand history.
This
spectacular 3.5 hour evening encounter is shared by a cast of more
than 40 actors, and traverses two villages—one Maori and one
European. It spans more than 20 acres of land and almost 200 years
of New Zealand history.
Through
the descendants of these early South Island Maori, experience for
yourself the impact of a rebel faction of musket wielding warriors
wrecking havoc upon their own people—a deeply traditional tribe
at the village of Matuku Moana on the land of Ihutai. Then, travel
by tram to the colonial village of Ferrymead.
Move
through time as both Maori and European come to realise each other's
differences. Lost in our Own Land examines the changes through time,
covering religion, education, family, tribal and social structures
and offers insight in to the differing beliefs around the relationship
between people and the land.
Finally,
experience the strength of today's bi-cultural New Zealand—as
you are hosted by people of dual heritage, entertained by Kapahaka
(Maori song and Dance) and then ultimately enjoy an authentic (in-ground)
Hangi Feast.
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