Tapatapa, by an unknown composer
Scope and Contents
First lines begin: "Tiria te puna i Te Eaea paku | Ei a`a ia eaea Te-te-va`a"
Dates
- 1967-11-21
Creator
- From the Collection: McLean, Mervyn (1930-2022) (Person)
- From the Collection: Mokotupu, Tepaki (Person)
- From the Collection: Naku, Simona (Person)
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Biographical / Historical
Recited before diving into the water when swimming. The singer has to jump at the last word.
In Veitatei there are many fish called eaea. Two girls went to catch koura (prawns) at Veitatei. But first they went for a bath at a pool called Teruātoa. One of the girls recited a tapatapa, indicating she wanted a boyfriend from Veitatei. The other girl didn't want a didn't want a boyfriend from Veitatei, saying "Forget about the eaea. Tu te va`a is the best!"
Extent
From the Collection: 0.48 metres : 24 open reel tapes
Language of Materials
Rarotongan; Cook Islands Maori
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Recorded on a 5" open-reel tape in half-track mono using a battery-operated Uher 2000 Report L
General
Original catalogue number: HM 78 Original reel number: 83/149.11
Repository Details
Part of the Archive of Māori and Pacific Sound, University of Auckland Repository
Level 3, General Library
5 Alfred Street
Private Bag 92109
Auckland 1010 New Zealand
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