Tā ki tahi tā ki ʻuta = The one who can perform in both land and ocean is well a rounded person. A Tongan proverb
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Vikilani, Tevita Fuataimi Mahoni
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Master of Architecture (Professional)
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Unitec Institute of Technology
Date
2021
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Potauaine, Semisi
Hoskins, Raoul
Hoskins, Raoul
Type
Masters Thesis
Ngā Upoko Tukutuku (Māori subject headings)
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Ōtāhuhu (Auckland, N.Z.)
Auckland (N.Z.)
New Zealand
Aotearoa
Pasifika community
performing arts centre design
cultural centres
Tongans in New Zealand
identity
Tongan architecture
Pasifika
identify
Auckland (N.Z.)
New Zealand
Aotearoa
Pasifika community
performing arts centre design
cultural centres
Tongans in New Zealand
identity
Tongan architecture
Pasifika
identify
ANZSRC Field of Research Code (2020)
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Vikilani, T. F. M. (2021). Tā ki tahi tā ki ʻuta = The one who can perform in both land and ocean is well a rounded person. A Tongan proverb. (Unpublished document submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Architecture (Professional)). Unitec Institute of Technology, New Zealand. https://hdl.handle.net/10652/5749
Abstract
RESEARCH QUESTION
How can the investigation of faiva generate a contemporary Pacific architecture that strengthens all Polynesian cultural identity?
ABSTRACT
Strengthening the cultural identities of Pacific and New Zealand born Polynesians living in New Zealand remains a rising issue. The ever-changing social and political environment over the years has caused this issue to shift accordingly. The influence of these contexts have resulted in a sense of disconnectedness with cultural identity within these groups.
However, Polyfest has been a key event that strengthens the cultural identity of youth through performance. Polyfest allows students to embark on a cultural journey of identity by participating, practicing, learning and immersing themselves within their cultures through traditional dance and music. It allows students to strengthen bonds with one another and share a platform that allows them to discover their cultural identity through their traditional performances.
The purpose is to create a cultural performing arts centre that can strengthen cultural identity of all Polynesian people. Investigation and analysis of faiva from Tongan culture will contribute to responding to this projects underlying issue.
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