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26/10/2017

Hei Tama, Tu Tama!

Goodafter Noon!

Have you ever heard the word  indigenous before? The word  indigenous means, "Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; Native. 

The purpose of this question is because, you can catch up with what I am about to tell you! Instead of you, wasting your time and looking on google about "What  indigenous means(?)". Although, lets jump straight into the task. 

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Hei Tama, Tu Tama! 

Hei Tama, Tu Tama is the name of the  indigenous game room 10 has been taught from Miss Kyla(Our Maori Teacher)!. 

What are the rules of this Game(?)
  • The defender begins the game by calling "Hei tama tū tama" and places their hands in one of the four positions described above.
  • The challenger replies with "Hei tama tū tama" and does a different action.
  • When one player catches the other doing the same action, that player calls "Hei tama tū tama rā!" and scores a point.
  • The winner of the point then re-starts the set, saying "Tahi. Hei tama tū tama", and play continues until a player is caught out again.
  • Each time a player scores a point, they re-start the set by saying the number of points they now have followed by "Hei tama tū tama."

    Posistions(?)!
  • Hands on hips.
  • Both forearms raised, fists clenched, and elbows to the side.
  • Right forearm raised with clenched fist, left hand on hip.
  • Left forearm raised with clenched fist, right hand on hip.
  • The game continues until one player reaches ten points – this completes the set.

    Kupu/Word:
  • Hei Tama, Tu Tama!
    Tama Ra!

  • Here are some photos and a quick video for you to really understand the game!
  • Hope you enjoy!
    #IndeginousGames
    Hei tama tū tama
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