On Wednesday the 25th of March 2015 our School, Tamaki Primary went to Point England Beach to welcome the crew from Hawaii who have travelled to New Zealand on two Va'ka's named "Hokule'a & Hikianalia. The name of the Voyage is called "Malama Honua" which in English means " To care for our earth".
All of the local communities Manaiakalani Cluster Schools were present to welcome the crew.This wonderful and spectacular heart warming event was held in remembrance of our ancestors as we are all decedents of our ancestors.
The event prided on how our ancestors were extraordinary navigators and the amazing skills that the accentors held and the way they provided for their families.
Here is a video I found useful in regards to the journey and background of Malama Honua.
http://www.hokulea.com/worldwide-voyage/
Below I have included a video that was made on the day as well as photos taken.
Tamaki Primary I felt did exceptionally well with the Haka as well as the Waiata's. The children sung with such pride and honour which was just fantastic to see as well as be apart of. It was an amazing atmosphere to see all the cluster schools come together as one and welcome the crew.
Here is the 2nd Va'ka coming into Point England Beach. 
Here we have all the children ready to welcome the Crew.
This was my very first time to be part of such an amazing event. I will defiantly remember this for years to come. Especially when the children stood proudly and sung with great pride and with such soul. It was defiantly touching.
This was my very first time to be part of such an amazing event. I will defiantly remember this for years to come. Especially when the children stood proudly and sung with great pride and with such soul. It was defiantly touching.
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