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Kymani's Journey Through Kapa Haka
 
Video by Ko Taku Reo Deaf Education NZ

Kymani's Journey Through Kapa Haka

Kyla Caldwell - Resource Teacher of the Deaf —

Kymani's journey through Kapa haka showcases the impact of knowing and celebrating one's language and culture as a success.

On the Kapa haka stage, Kymani radiates confidence and joy as she twirls the poi, sings waiata, and engages in the actions. Kymani's performance reflects success, celebrating her sense of self and who she aspires to be. Kymani is at her best while she is in kapa haka, a true reflection of how she is living and breathing in the Te Ao Māori world, which strengthens her identity and fulfils her because she knows who she is. It was a privilege to watch Kymani stand in her mana and pride herself in an image of mana motuhake that is empowering and self-resilient. Haere tonu Kymani haere haere!