History
Polynesian people live in villages called Tongans. All of these have meeting houses which is where all meetings and important Kava ceremonies take place. Kavas are drinks made from the dried roots of the Piper Methysticum plant. “Tongans” always assign a special work house to weave and make bark cloth. The residential buildings were firmly linked with religion, the spirits had to be consulted or at least informed of the future works for the cutting down old trees for instance. Most houses were built on isolating stone platform every building had its specific function. The frame of the house normally were made from coconut tree trunks and the roof was made of coconut leafs.
Before the missionaries in the 18th century arrived Polynesians were lightly dressed depending on what their social rank was. The Maro was a simple apron that was what they wore the most. The ‘Ahu was a big piece of tapa that the men draped and women tied it as a dress.
Polynesian people live in villages called Tongans. All of these have meeting houses which is where all meetings and important Kava ceremonies take place. Kavas are drinks made from the dried roots of the Piper Methysticum plant. “Tongans” always assign a special work house to weave and make bark cloth. The residential buildings were firmly linked with religion, the spirits had to be consulted or at least informed of the future works for the cutting down old trees for instance. Most houses were built on isolating stone platform every building had its specific function. The frame of the house normally were made from coconut tree trunks and the roof was made of coconut leafs.
Before the missionaries in the 18th century arrived Polynesians were lightly dressed depending on what their social rank was. The Maro was a simple apron that was what they wore the most. The ‘Ahu was a big piece of tapa that the men draped and women tied it as a dress.
Fun Fact
In Moana Maui has a ton of tattoos that means things he has accomplished and they all mean something different.
In Whalerider the ancestors believe that no girls can become the chief. The little girl in the movie proves them wrong.
Youtube Videos
Here is a relaxing and peaceful video of what polynesian people do.
This video shows more of what they do.
Further Reading
Five men searching for a mythical hero journey.
In Moana Maui has a ton of tattoos that means things he has accomplished and they all mean something different.
In Whalerider the ancestors believe that no girls can become the chief. The little girl in the movie proves them wrong.
Youtube Videos
Here is a relaxing and peaceful video of what polynesian people do.
This video shows more of what they do.
Further Reading
Five men searching for a mythical hero journey.