This task is from the Summer Learning Journey. This years topic for the Summer Learning Journey is Change - makers. The task was to make a tapa, and the write down and describe what each part of the tapa means, and then post a picture of the tapa. A tapa is a cloth that has different patterns on it which also have a meaning. Many Pacific Islands have their own version of the Tapa Cloth. In Tonga it is called the ngatu, in Fiji - the masi, in Niue - the hiapo, in the Cook Islands - the tapa, and in Hawaii - the kapa.
The big star in the middle represents my country Burma, the reason the star represents it because on the Burmese flag there is a star in the centre. Then the triangles on the outside of it are gates from God, who is protecting Burma.
Great Tapa cloth design Chris - Tapa cloth is a barkcloth made in the islands of the Pacific Ocean, primarily in Tonga, Samoa and Fiji, but as far afield as Niue, Cook Islands, Futuna, Solomon Islands, Java, New Zealand, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea and Hawaii. In French Polynesia it has nearly disappeared, except for some villages in the Marquesas.
ReplyDeleteHi Chris!,
ReplyDeleteGreat work on being positive and active with the Summer Learning Journey reading program. What a great tapa cloth design you have created. Reading about what each design represents was enjoyable and interesting. It looks like you have put a lot of effort into your tapa cloth design.
Awesome Work!
Kia Ora Chris! Your tapa looks amazing - I loved the inspiration and meaning of your design! I think this is a great way that pacific cultures use to express and represent tradition. You have a great understanding of the activity and what tapa is. Nice work!
ReplyDeleteKia ora Chris,
ReplyDeleteYour tapa cloth is beautiful! Ka pai.
I really enjoy the choices you made when you made your tapa design. You have created a unique design, I like how you incorporated aspects of your life which are important to you!
Would you ever consider making a real like tapa cloth? Or, have you made one before? I would love to know :)
Nga mihi
Erica
Hi Chris!
ReplyDeleteThis activity you did was great, Great job for staying active with the Summer Learning Journey! What was the hardest part of this activity?
Blog you later!
~ Florence
Hi Chris,
ReplyDeleteI found your tapa design really interesting. I like how you made it include a star representing your country in the middle with triangles around it from God to show the religion and culture from your country. What would you like to call your tapa cloth? Keep up the good work.