Manioro means to make a noise or to create a disturbance. The kaupapa is based on using creativity, education and awareness to disrupt toxic narratives and discriminating stereotypes for people of diverse genders and sexual orientations. Focusing on Māori, Pasifika and Rainbow intersections sharing real life stories/experiences and what communities can do to make LGBTQIA+ people feel more included.
Theme: "Love us the same, hold us the same" - Amanaki Prescott-Faletau
On the 27th to the 29th of January our Kapa Haka Roopu "Ngā Uri o Whiti Te Rā" had the privilege of holding workshops aswell as perform for Nevertherless is Manioro fiafia night in support of our Rainbow Community.
E Piri E (Parps song) - Written by Te Whānau o Ngā Uri o Whiti Te Rā
Ka Mihi / I Rongo Au - Performed by Ngā Uri o Whiti Te Rā
Tūtira - Performed by Ngā Uri o Whiti Te Rā
Takea Mai Rā - Written by Morvin Simons
Te Hokinga Mai - Performed by Ngā Uri o Whiti Te Rā (Past & Present) Composed by Te Taite Cooper
Ngāti Kahungunu Medley
Credit to Galumoana Bluwave for the livestream and Mana Pasifika as footage owner.