In this stunning circus piece, we experience the story of Aotahi who lives peacefully on her ancestral land, in Aotearoa (New Zealand), near a forest shrouded in mystery. Within its depths lurk the Patupaiarehe, supernatural fairy-like beings, and K\u014diriiri, the Bird Man\u2014a creature bound by an ancient curse. When Aotahi gives birth to her son, Piri, the first male in their family line for generations, his arrival awakens a long-dormant curse.<\/p>\n
As Piri grows up, he becomes the focus of two powerful beings. Te Pua o Te Reinga, a Patupaiarehe mourning her lost lover, wants to use Piri as a vessel to resurrect his spirit, stolen from her when M\u0101ori were displaced from their lands. At the same time, K\u014diriiri seeks revenge on Piri\u2019s ancestor, who imprisoned him, cut out his tongue, and bound him to the land with a priest\u2019s spirit. K\u014diriiri plans to make Piri take his place, freeing him from his torment.<\/p>\n
In this allegorical tale, both beings represent opposing oppressive forces of colonial impact on a family, culture and language, over multiple generations.<\/p>\n
As the magical beings intensify their pursuits, each shares their story, hoping to win Piri over to their cause. From the shadows, Aotahi watches helplessly, knowing that the moment will come when her son must make a choice\u2014a decision that could cost them both their lives.<\/p>\n
What will Piri choose\u2014and how will his ancestors’ song end?<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t miss\u00a0Te Tangi a Te\u00a0T\u016b\u012b<\/em>, a breathtaking allegorical tale of love, hope, and legacy from Aotearoa\/New Zealand. Performed in Te Reo M\u0101ori, the Polynesian language of the M\u0101ori people, this visually stunning production immerses spectators in the awe-inspiring artistry of cirque theatre for an unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","meta":{"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"daevent-type":[31],"event-audience":[],"event-featured":[],"yoast_head":"\n