A Māori Creation Story in Sand - Ranginui and Papatūānuku

[@funkyjunky6574]

Such a magical storytelling and art

[@suumcuique4530]

Polynesian people have one of the most beautiful creation myths I have witnessed ... Thank you very much for your art, my heart was deeply touched. Also knowing about the book "Sand talk" by Tyson Yunkaporta makes your sand art even more fitting in this context. At least this was one thought I had.

[@sophiedalley7516]

So beautiful! Thank you for your art and story telling!

[@IamJanz]

Absolutely amazing job telling this story of Ranginui and papatūānuku ❤

[@kiripahuru887]

Ātaahua, I will be sharing your pūrākau with my tamariki. They will be inspired in more ways than one. Thank you

[@nzsandman]

Please do!

[@beanburns102]

Thank you for sharing this..this definitely unlocked a core memory of me watching this as a young kid 🥺

[@v10l3t_sp1r1t]

i remember watching this but there was no voiceover snd there was calming music so its kinda not how i remembered 😭

[@krystynaselwyn6730]

Aue te aroha a Ranginui raua ko Papatuanuku!💚💛💕

[@iamaperson8067]

Amazing art work. 🎨 love the history of the ancestors.

[@ourpeople-g7r]

Maori mythology is something left over from the infancy their intelligence. Take for example the myth of the slowing down of the sun. In the days of old Tamanuiterā, the sun, used to move through the sky at much too fast a pace for humanity to complete all their days' chores leaving long, cold nights that lasted for many hours while Tamanuiterā slept. Māui and his brothers journeyed to Tamanuiterā's sleeping pit with a large rope, which in some tellings was made from their sister Hina's hair. The brothers fashioned the rope into a noose or net, and in doing so "discovered the mode of plaiting flax into stout square-shaped ropes, (tuamaka); and the manner of plaiting flat ropes, (paharahara); and of spinning round ropes", which when Tamanuiterā awoke found himself caught in. Using a patu made from the jawbone of their grandmother, Murirangawhenua, Māui beat the sun into agreeing to slow down and give the world more time during the day. So you see if that had not happened McDonald´s would only be serving breakfast.

[@ourpeople-g7r]

Maori mythology is something left over from the infancy their intelligence. Take for example the myth of the slowing down of the sun. In the days of old Tamanuiterā, the sun, used to move through the sky at much too fast a pace for humanity to complete all their days' chores leaving long, cold nights that lasted for many hours while Tamanuiterā slept. Māui and his brothers journeyed to Tamanuiterā's sleeping pit with a large rope, which in some tellings was made from their sister Hina's hair. The brothers fashioned the rope into a noose or net, and in doing so "discovered the mode of plaiting flax into stout square-shaped ropes, (tuamaka); and the manner of plaiting flat ropes, (paharahara); and of spinning round ropes", which when Tamanuiterā awoke found himself caught in. Using a patu made from the jawbone of their grandmother, Murirangawhenua, Māui beat the sun into agreeing to slow down and give the world more time during the day. So you see if that had not happened McDonald´s would only be serving breakfast.

[@erina4586]

What a Wonderful Artistic Gift you have from God.

[@ChezPawa]

Beautiful art work my brother. Thank you for sharing your amazing talent. Blended into the wonderful creation story of the Atua.

[@nzsandman]

Nga mihi

[@frog_father6491]

I remember learning about this when i was only around 6 years old in school. Its so refreshing to learn about it all over again :)

[@Frankie_63]

Soooo beautiful. I'm in tears. Thank you ☀️

[@MysticPhantm]

i'm just proud to say i'm apart of the race that made this mythology, Ka pai : )

[@user21-hc5ij]

that was awesome ✨ i enjoyed this very much . love you’re art work also

[@-blanket-bundle-]

Ka pai, this is so beautiful and your videos are always so cool, I always come to you when I need a refresher ❤❤

[@kimhancy9071]

Such a beautiful creation of this story

[@villagemonsterdrakulu]

this is so sweet deep appreciation to you

[@charmaineward8115]

Wow that’s amazing work 😊 beautiful story too

[@paulal4333]

I'm impressed with the art work..

[@matthewfoster2684]

That was amazing!

[@jessiestirling7944]

I’ve watched it at school and guess what happened …I CRIED BECAUSE IT WAS SO SAD ❤😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭🥺😢😢😢😢😢🤬🤬😭🫶🏻

[@Sytrix_]

Npc

[@Heyjazz23]

Beautiful I enjoyed this. Nga mihi

[@garangan2797]

Nenek Moyangku Seorang Pelaut (My anchestors were Sailor) 🇮🇩🗣️🗣️🗣️🌊🌊🌊⛵⛵⛵. As an Indonesian, I admit that this story also exists in several of our tribes

[@diannepekama7300]

Tino Ataahua e hoa, Ngā mihi nui kia koe 💚💜

[@cornroze]

What is this, and why do I remember ir

[@johnmanderson6986]

Absolutely stunning

[@ameliamcdonald-vb5ei]

The story of rangi and papa is cool, I’m gonna do a play abt it in school so I’m excited because I’m getting my part in the play today, love ya sand work btw Update: I got ruaumoko and I did the play btw, it was so fun

[@kaiserparveen3305]

Please can you give the script of this story

[@naylisowen1501]

Powerful - I work in Education and this would be a great resource. Would you allow permission for this video to be embedded in a presentation?

[@michaelhartnett206]

Hi marcus i remember that you were at my school today today is 29.5.2024

[@arawiri]

Let's us pray 🙏

[@lazyles875]

💖💖💖💖💖 ✨✨✨✨✨

[@princevegete9210]

same

[@jessiestirling7944]

I’m literally 6 yrsold

[@joetipene3129]

I think our people need to get it right papatuanuku earth father ranginui sky mother . Where's my facts it's right before your eyes👆

[@arawiri]

Sorry that was 5

[@arawiri]

Thank you Lord in heaven and on earth Jesus Christ 🙏

[@arawiri]

Thank you God of the Universe

[@officialphootytv]

So what story is really the myth..? Dee daah

[@arawiri]

Ran G I wills on.

[@jessiestirling7944]

Someone like my comments 😢😢😢

[@jakehyde6727]

BIG lol

[@jahjah525]

Big ignorance....2

[@otteryandy444]

so is anyone else here from tekura lmao

[@ourpeople-g7r]

Do the maoris also do ram-raids there?

[@shn-lfn]

Pokana

[@adriandabarber3996]

Man, its a shame they genocided the large bird children of the forest i would have loved to have met a moa. They were pretty stink to the patupaiarehe too, stole tatoos from the spirit world, stole fire, treated the sun like crap. Actually they were not the kindest to nature and the spirits, i dont think the land likes anyone here anymore so why we all acting like we own the place and others dont belong? kindof disgusting, i feel sorry for nature and the spirits here