Door with Lion’s Head Artwork
As I walked down the street, in Wellington, New Zealand, I passed these doors that had this lion’s head on it. It was certainly nice and interesting enough to snap a quick photo.
Observing Waitangi Day in Wellington
Every year on February 6th, New Zealand marks the anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi with a public holiday called “Waitangi Day”. The Treaty of Waitangi is often considered to be New Zealand’s founding document. In 1840, representatives of the British Crown and of Māori iwi (tribes) and hapū (sub-tribes) entered into a political compact to found a nation state and build a government in New Zealand to deal with pressing circumstances of the time. Not drafted as a constitution or statute, the Treaty of Waitangi was a broad statement of principles and an exchange of promises between the two parties. It is named after the place in the Bay of Islands where the Treaty was first signed. Waitangi Day is recognized as New Zealand’s national day.
Waitangi Weekend Māori Music Showcase
Went to the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa to see the Māori Music Showcase. This was a nice venue that showcased local Māori talent. It was a fun and intimate setting that was nice to see the island people and culture.
