Experience Ariana Tikao's return to the Pitt Rivers Museum with her inaugural performance of the poem ‘Kōauau 1933.5.6’ – a brand new spoken word piece written about one of the 'taonga puoro' (singing treasures) in the museum collection. The spoken word piece will be performed alongside a ceremonial performance of Māori music on the Clore Balcony, continuing Ariana’s dialogue with the 'taonga puoro' and other ancestral artefacts on display.
Ariana is a writer, singer, composer and leading player of 'taonga puoro' (Māori instruments) and was honoured as New Zealand Arts Laureate in 2020. Her creative work explores themes relating to her Kāi Tahu tribal identity and mana wahine, the power of women.
Tuesday 29 July, 1-2pm. Free lunchtime performance. No booking required.