Thursday, July 30, 2009
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
23.06.09
The Team out and about in Bratislava today, the above picture taken outside the Bratislava Castle which was currently under reconstruction but had good views from the hill side looking down on the Danube River as well as good photo shots.
After the visit at the castle we ventured off to a hardware store Hornbark like our Mega Mitre 10 to find materials for our hangi for Luke's birthday.
Abit far for the WC so off the guys go....ummmmm (Halo Darling)
Monday, July 6, 2009
Update - 5 July 2009
Tena tatou
Tuatahi, kei te tangi te ngakau mo to tatou papa, a Hipi. Tuku atu to matou aroha ki te whanau Patea, ki te iwi nui hoki.
We attended Mass at Modrova yesterday, and following Mass, we remained in the chapel and conducted our own karakia and himene. Kemp asked the Parish Priest if it would be permissable to partake in the Holy Eucharist, and this was agreed upon.
Milos asekd for three boys and three girls to attend a tennis function at 1:00 p.m. in Trencin. Following Mass, we went for a quick stroll in Modrova Willage, before returning for lunch at the Hotel. We named the team to go to the tennis function (Ngahuia, Misty, Mel, Luke, Tarake and Riwaru, escourted by the one and only Kemp Matthew) and they went on their way. It ended up being a kids tennis tournament, sponsored by the Zoo Farm. The team did some waiata, and then turned their hand to the racket. They were acknowledged by the organisers, and brought back a basket of goodies to share.
While the tennis crew were doing their thing, the remaining ladies went to Ducove to do washing, and then on to Piestany to get some items from Tesco (ask Pak n Save). The boys erected some clothes lines on "the land", which we are yet to use. We had a bit of rain this afternoon, but the show still went on at 5:00 p.m. We had over 100 people at this performance, one of whom was from Kawakawa of all places. Also, one of the local ladies prepared some cakes for us, which was a lovely treat. The boys became acquainted with some English speaking girls (ha ha ha), and after dinner and karakia, the crew headed into Piestany for a night on the town (to meet up with their groupies). Hemi is the sober driver tonight, so we will have some reliable reports coming in to us soon.
So, another great day for the crew here. Milos informed us this afternoon that we will be performing in the Czech Republic in three weeks time. There is a big festival there (Lebeda Festival) being staged from 24-25 July at Rudimov, and we are performing on the 25 July. It is only 60 km from here, so closer than Milos willage we went to yesterday. The crew are excited about this opportunity, and although it is not a "corporate gig", it will hopefully open doors to corporate performances in the Czech Replublic. We also met the organiser of the Lebeda Festival (who is also a farmer!), and he seems like a nice bloke.
No weather report, as this is contained in the body of this daily update. But check out the following link for the Festival website: www.lebedafestival.cz.
Nga mihi,
Pikimai and Rawiri (Kemp is tired, and sleeping somewhere here in Slovakia lol).
Tuatahi, kei te tangi te ngakau mo to tatou papa, a Hipi. Tuku atu to matou aroha ki te whanau Patea, ki te iwi nui hoki.
We attended Mass at Modrova yesterday, and following Mass, we remained in the chapel and conducted our own karakia and himene. Kemp asked the Parish Priest if it would be permissable to partake in the Holy Eucharist, and this was agreed upon.
Milos asekd for three boys and three girls to attend a tennis function at 1:00 p.m. in Trencin. Following Mass, we went for a quick stroll in Modrova Willage, before returning for lunch at the Hotel. We named the team to go to the tennis function (Ngahuia, Misty, Mel, Luke, Tarake and Riwaru, escourted by the one and only Kemp Matthew) and they went on their way. It ended up being a kids tennis tournament, sponsored by the Zoo Farm. The team did some waiata, and then turned their hand to the racket. They were acknowledged by the organisers, and brought back a basket of goodies to share.
While the tennis crew were doing their thing, the remaining ladies went to Ducove to do washing, and then on to Piestany to get some items from Tesco (ask Pak n Save). The boys erected some clothes lines on "the land", which we are yet to use. We had a bit of rain this afternoon, but the show still went on at 5:00 p.m. We had over 100 people at this performance, one of whom was from Kawakawa of all places. Also, one of the local ladies prepared some cakes for us, which was a lovely treat. The boys became acquainted with some English speaking girls (ha ha ha), and after dinner and karakia, the crew headed into Piestany for a night on the town (to meet up with their groupies). Hemi is the sober driver tonight, so we will have some reliable reports coming in to us soon.
So, another great day for the crew here. Milos informed us this afternoon that we will be performing in the Czech Republic in three weeks time. There is a big festival there (Lebeda Festival) being staged from 24-25 July at Rudimov, and we are performing on the 25 July. It is only 60 km from here, so closer than Milos willage we went to yesterday. The crew are excited about this opportunity, and although it is not a "corporate gig", it will hopefully open doors to corporate performances in the Czech Replublic. We also met the organiser of the Lebeda Festival (who is also a farmer!), and he seems like a nice bloke.
No weather report, as this is contained in the body of this daily update. But check out the following link for the Festival website: www.lebedafestival.cz
Nga mihi,
Pikimai and Rawiri (Kemp is tired, and sleeping somewhere here in Slovakia lol).
Sunday, July 5, 2009
update 4th July 09
Kia ora tatou
Another wonderful day was had by all today. We left Modrova for Hostovce (Milos home village) at 9:30 a.m., for the 800 year anniversary celebrations. We had a DVD player on the bus, and know that it took x4 Te Matatini group performances (2 hours) to get to Hostovce. We arrived in time for lunch, and had ample time to prepare for the welcome to the President of Slovensko, as well as three other Ministers. We presented the kotiate by Jimmy Tahuparae to the President, and as this was being done, the group performed "Ka haere nga weri". We observed the official welcome and unveiling of the plaque commemorating the day and celebrations.
Later in the afternoon, we performed to a full and very appreciative audience. It was the bomb on stage - everyone (including the performers) loved it. We presented the Mayor with a taonga pounamu, and in turn, we received a small plaque regarding the 800 year anniversary. Following the performance, we mixed and mingled with the locals (some more than others ha ha ha), and danced the afternoon away to the local band.
On the way back to Modrova, we saw that a small audience had gathered at the Zoo Farm to watch us ... it was just after 8:00 p.m. They had waited for us, so we pulled out another performance, and although a little more relaxed, it was still enjoyable. We met a couple and their son who had visited the Whanganui River, and had ventured to the Bridge to Nowhere. They even brought in some photos to show us, which was a nice reminder of home. They enjoyed the show, and others that were there asked for a recording of our waiata ... another project for the team to contemplate and do. We have also been approached to do private performances, which we are considering.
We returned to the Hotel around 9ish for dinner, and had karakia at 10:00 p.m. Everyone is buggered, but we have had a "super" day.
Tomorrow will see us go to Mass at Modrova, and our routine 4:00 p.m. (maybe changed to 5:00 p.m. ha ha ha) show.
Weather for today in Hostovce was hot. And as the boys said today on stage, "We are gonna get you Rawiri for cutting our lunch". Sorry boys.
God bless you all, and us too. Nga mihi aroha.
Pikimai, Rawiri and the crew
Another wonderful day was had by all today. We left Modrova for Hostovce (Milos home village) at 9:30 a.m., for the 800 year anniversary celebrations. We had a DVD player on the bus, and know that it took x4 Te Matatini group performances (2 hours) to get to Hostovce. We arrived in time for lunch, and had ample time to prepare for the welcome to the President of Slovensko, as well as three other Ministers. We presented the kotiate by Jimmy Tahuparae to the President, and as this was being done, the group performed "Ka haere nga weri". We observed the official welcome and unveiling of the plaque commemorating the day and celebrations.
Later in the afternoon, we performed to a full and very appreciative audience. It was the bomb on stage - everyone (including the performers) loved it. We presented the Mayor with a taonga pounamu, and in turn, we received a small plaque regarding the 800 year anniversary. Following the performance, we mixed and mingled with the locals (some more than others ha ha ha), and danced the afternoon away to the local band.
On the way back to Modrova, we saw that a small audience had gathered at the Zoo Farm to watch us ... it was just after 8:00 p.m. They had waited for us, so we pulled out another performance, and although a little more relaxed, it was still enjoyable. We met a couple and their son who had visited the Whanganui River, and had ventured to the Bridge to Nowhere. They even brought in some photos to show us, which was a nice reminder of home. They enjoyed the show, and others that were there asked for a recording of our waiata ... another project for the team to contemplate and do. We have also been approached to do private performances, which we are considering.
We returned to the Hotel around 9ish for dinner, and had karakia at 10:00 p.m. Everyone is buggered, but we have had a "super" day.
Tomorrow will see us go to Mass at Modrova, and our routine 4:00 p.m. (maybe changed to 5:00 p.m. ha ha ha) show.
Weather for today in Hostovce was hot. And as the boys said today on stage, "We are gonna get you Rawiri for cutting our lunch". Sorry boys.
God bless you all, and us too. Nga mihi aroha.
Pikimai, Rawiri and the crew
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Telerano TV
http://video.markiza.sk/archiv-tv-markiza/telerano/29453
Kia ora whanau for those who wish to check out our session on Telerano TV (similar to the NZ Breakfast Morning show) see what we got up to at the above link.. footage begins around the 6.19 mark and we rip into it around 6.23 ish... you might need a little pateents
Still settling in, had a "quiet" night in at home for Liz 20th Birthday last saturday followed by a performance Sunday afternoon.
Lovin the gears.. totally kit'd out. 'flasher then what we are usually used to!!' SHOUT out to Brendon!!kia ora Mr. Morgan.
arohanui whanau
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
up and coming week/weekend
Well Te Ranga Tumua are now complete and on the ground as a whole in Slovensko! The body of TRT arrived safely Saturday night to a warm welcome by the Modrova locals and an emotional reunion (and tangi) with the advance party.
No rest for the wicked though as the very next morning (Sunday) the whole crew was on deck to practice their bracket for the afternoon performance at the farm. A large crowd and Slovak TV 1 were treated to Te Ranga Tumua in full flight for the first time ? jet lag or not!! Ka mau te wehi!! As usual the crowd loved it and showed genuine interest in who we were and what we are about. Big mihi to the new TRT arrivals ? way to rock that tierdness and travel fatigue right out of your system!!
Today (Monday) was a rest day but tomorrow the crew are travelling to Bratislava (the capital city only 45 mins drive away) then Vienna (Austria) for sightseeing and shopping. There they'll farewell Uncle (koro) G who is leaving to come home. Milos and the crew don't want him to go but hes vowed to return in October to see the rest of the gig out!
On Wednesday the crew are in Piestany getting their bearings and shopping, then Thursday practicing hard for an appearance on Slovakia?s version of Breakfast or Sunrise in Aotrearoa on Friday morning. They leave at 4am, go to makeup and wardrobe, then are interviewed and perform every half hour between 6.30am and 10am! On the way home they'll splish and splash it at a water park and why not? The weathers bound to be hot and sunny!!
This weekend will see performances on Saturday and Sunday, with a BBQ and pivo (beers) Sunday night for Lukes birthday. Monday is a rest day while the rest of the week is a mixture of parctice and more sightseeing!
Everyone here is fine and loving it! A big mihi to everyone at home that have worked, and are still working hard to make this experience a reality!! We love and miss you all hard and keep you in our thoughts and prayers daily. Were working hard to make you proud and can't wait to see you all again but not yet!!! Mouri ora whanau!! TRT
No rest for the wicked though as the very next morning (Sunday) the whole crew was on deck to practice their bracket for the afternoon performance at the farm. A large crowd and Slovak TV 1 were treated to Te Ranga Tumua in full flight for the first time ? jet lag or not!! Ka mau te wehi!! As usual the crowd loved it and showed genuine interest in who we were and what we are about. Big mihi to the new TRT arrivals ? way to rock that tierdness and travel fatigue right out of your system!!
Today (Monday) was a rest day but tomorrow the crew are travelling to Bratislava (the capital city only 45 mins drive away) then Vienna (Austria) for sightseeing and shopping. There they'll farewell Uncle (koro) G who is leaving to come home. Milos and the crew don't want him to go but hes vowed to return in October to see the rest of the gig out!
On Wednesday the crew are in Piestany getting their bearings and shopping, then Thursday practicing hard for an appearance on Slovakia?s version of Breakfast or Sunrise in Aotrearoa on Friday morning. They leave at 4am, go to makeup and wardrobe, then are interviewed and perform every half hour between 6.30am and 10am! On the way home they'll splish and splash it at a water park and why not? The weathers bound to be hot and sunny!!
This weekend will see performances on Saturday and Sunday, with a BBQ and pivo (beers) Sunday night for Lukes birthday. Monday is a rest day while the rest of the week is a mixture of parctice and more sightseeing!
Everyone here is fine and loving it! A big mihi to everyone at home that have worked, and are still working hard to make this experience a reality!! We love and miss you all hard and keep you in our thoughts and prayers daily. Were working hard to make you proud and can't wait to see you all again but not yet!!! Mouri ora whanau!! TRT
Monday, June 22, 2009
2nd SHIFT
on the first night in Seoul the team had dinner together and some of the team sampled the local beer and spirits hence there were a couple of sore heads the next morning. Thou MEL said the night life was Ka pai.
The following day we went to the main city and visit two markets. We met up with Tourism NZ staff in their offices and they treated us to a nice lunch which is just want the doctor ordered. This has been an excellent contact for us and they have been more than helpful. After lunch we went to another market where there are outlet stores and stuff.
The jet lag is starting to hit a couple namely Shaia and Rawharangi but they and all the team are coping well.
It is very muggy (27 degr) and quite smoggy and not that clean in some parts of Seoul. Some of the team are a bit nervous to sample the kai so i am encouraging them as much as possible or starve....all good. Everyone slept marae styles in one room!!
We have now arrived safely in Slovakia, though the flight from Seoul to Vienna seemed to last forever. We drove from Vienna to Madrova, and were welcomed by the local people in traditional costume, waiata, kai and vodka. When they said that Madrova was the size of Marton, well they lied. It is more the size of Pipiriki lol, or maybe Hunterville at a pinch! But there is a bus that runs into Piestany (my spelling is probably incorrect), and we are heading there on Wednesday for a look around.
We also had our first performance today (the entire team), and it went well. Most of our group are feeling the jet-lag and we are a bit run down, but the show went well. We have a rest day tomorrow (Monday), doing a hāngi Tuesday (our trial run), some guest performances on a Slovak TV breakfast show on Friday, (also doing a hāngi on Thursday for the breakfast show). At the moment we are only doing one show per day (30-40 minutes) on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, until the school holidays start, and then it will be daily. The people are very reserved, but extremely respectful of our culture.
keep you posted
The following day we went to the main city and visit two markets. We met up with Tourism NZ staff in their offices and they treated us to a nice lunch which is just want the doctor ordered. This has been an excellent contact for us and they have been more than helpful. After lunch we went to another market where there are outlet stores and stuff.
The jet lag is starting to hit a couple namely Shaia and Rawharangi but they and all the team are coping well.
It is very muggy (27 degr) and quite smoggy and not that clean in some parts of Seoul. Some of the team are a bit nervous to sample the kai so i am encouraging them as much as possible or starve....all good. Everyone slept marae styles in one room!!
We have now arrived safely in Slovakia, though the flight from Seoul to Vienna seemed to last forever. We drove from Vienna to Madrova, and were welcomed by the local people in traditional costume, waiata, kai and vodka. When they said that Madrova was the size of Marton, well they lied. It is more the size of Pipiriki lol, or maybe Hunterville at a pinch! But there is a bus that runs into Piestany (my spelling is probably incorrect), and we are heading there on Wednesday for a look around.
We also had our first performance today (the entire team), and it went well. Most of our group are feeling the jet-lag and we are a bit run down, but the show went well. We have a rest day tomorrow (Monday), doing a hāngi Tuesday (our trial run), some guest performances on a Slovak TV breakfast show on Friday, (also doing a hāngi on Thursday for the breakfast show). At the moment we are only doing one show per day (30-40 minutes) on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, until the school holidays start, and then it will be daily. The people are very reserved, but extremely respectful of our culture.
keep you posted
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