Nga Taonga Takaro : Maori Sports and Games

Description

In Nga Taonga Takaro, Harko Brown writes about the revival of more than 20 ancient games and sports of the Maori - including poi, stick games, kites, ball games, memory games, and board games. He traces the history and legend behind each game, and gives clear instructions on how to play, the rules of the game, and how to create the equipment used. The games are illustrated with action colour photographs throughout, to enhance readers' understanding of these indigenous sports. Traditional Maori games were used to transfer skills and techniques from playgrounds to battlefields, to promote learning in wananga, to problem-solve everyday situations, and to pass on the values and intellect from one generation to the next.
In Nga Taonga Takaro, the games have been adapted for a contemporary audience - individual and team sports for schools, community groups, marae and workplace. First published July 2008.

Awards

Shortlisted for Nga Kupu Ora Sports and Recreation Book Award 2009.

Stock Information

General Fields

• ISBN : 9780143009702
• Publisher : Penguin Group (NZ)
• Imprint : Raupo Publishing (NZ) Ltd
• Publication date : June 2008
• Dimensions : 240mm X 185mm
• Product Type : books

Special Fields

• Illustrations : colour illustrations
• Pages : 160
• Author : Harko Brown