This term each class is studying on a contry, our country is Tonga. In writing, our task was to write about Ngatu's which is a tapa cloth in Tonga. We were also told to write it in and information report structure. What I enjoyed was learning more about the ngatu's. Next time I could finish my writing
Tapa cloth is a bark cloth that is made in the islands, especially in Tonga. Tapa cloth in the Tongan language is called ‘Ngatu’. Ngatu is well known in the pacific culture. Many pasifikas use ngatu to decorate their house. Ngatu, here in New Zealand is different to the way they are made in Tonga. Ngatu are made by grandmothers, mothers and daughters. Mulberry tree (tutu) is used to make the material of the Ngatu. The ladies peel the bark from the tree. To make the bark soft, the ladies drench it into water and hang it outside to dry out. When they are soft and dry, The ladies beat the bark with a wooden tool called a ‘ike’ to form the shape of the ngatu. While beating, the bark is being rolled at the same time. After beating and rolling, it is ready to be rolled out in the sun. It’s no longer bark, it’s now called a feta’aki. Now it’s time for each lady to show their talent on making their own koka’anga. Ngatu have been a treasured and also been handed from generation to generation. For around 10 decades, Ngatu has been a iconic symbol of Pasifika. Ngatu are highly common in special occasions such as Weddings, Birthdays and mostly Funerals.
Ngatu Tonga
Tapa cloth is a bark cloth that is made in the islands, especially in Tonga. Tapa cloth in the Tongan language is called ‘Ngatu’. Ngatu is well known in the pacific culture. Many pasifikas use ngatu to decorate their house. Ngatu, here in New Zealand is different to the way they are made in Tonga. Ngatu are made by grandmothers, mothers and daughters. Mulberry tree (tutu) is used to make the material of the Ngatu. The ladies peel the bark from the tree. To make the bark soft, the ladies drench it into water and hang it outside to dry out. When they are soft and dry, The ladies beat the bark with a wooden tool called a ‘ike’ to form the shape of the ngatu. While beating, the bark is being rolled at the same time. After beating and rolling, it is ready to be rolled out in the sun. It’s no longer bark, it’s now called a feta’aki. Now it’s time for each lady to show their talent on making their own koka’anga. Ngatu have been a treasured and also been handed from generation to generation. For around 10 decades, Ngatu has been a iconic symbol of Pasifika. Ngatu are highly common in special occasions such as Weddings, Birthdays and mostly Funerals.
Hi Hingano,
ReplyDeleteGreat Job Explaining What a Ngatu - Tapa Cloth Is. I Liked How You Explained Step By Step How the Ngatu Is Made and Why It Is Important to Tonga. Next Time Maybe You Could Work Faster to Complete Your Work a Little Quicker. I Look Forward to See More Work From You Hingano.
From, Alex.
Hey Alex,
DeleteThank you so much for your honest and helpful feedback, it is appreciated. I also like how I've explained the making of the ngatu too. Yes I agree with you, I do need to work a lot faster.
Thank You Alex!
Hi Hingano,
DeleteThanks For Replying to My Comment! Maybe Next Time You Could Put In Pictures to Make Your Writing Stand Out More. Even Though Your Work Is Not Done Yet I Know You'll Finish In the Future.
From, Alex.