Mau rākau workshops offered at Womad in New Plymouth

Monday 17 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 17 Mar 2025, 12:11pm

Festivalgoers at Womad in New Plymouth were able to participate in workshops for the ancient Māori martial art of mau rākau. The activity was used to help young people connect with their cultural identity and express themselves freely.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Mon 17 Mar 2025, 9:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 3 hours

NZ HeraldMon 17 Mar 2025, 9:00am

Mau rākau workshops were on offer for festivalgoers at Womad in New Plymouth (opens in new tab)
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