On September 14 1972, there was a petition signed from many new zealanders. It was a protest to let them speak the maori language freely. And to save the maori language from dying and being forgotten.
Back then, people weren't allowed to speak their own native language especially Te Reo Maori. Not speaking your language will make it easier for you to forget your language. The next generations will grow up with english as their first language and not knowing our cultural language. Your native language will slowly die and be forgotten if we don't speak it!
On the same day, the same hour, New Zealand is celebrating this wonderful event. At Point England, we are suporting New Zealand by standing and singing a few waiatas. We sang a few songs to celebrate and show that we care about Te Reo Maori!
Happy Maori Language Week!
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