A Karakia is a Maori prayer
Whare Karakia Nui.
It means "a prayer to the Maori god of war Tumatauenga" karakia = prayer or incantation
"I te tahi ra" = "One day" "I te timatanga o te ao" = "In the beginning of the world"
whakamānawa is a verb meaning to bless or to honour. Karakia is a noun meaning blessing, prayer etc.
The Maori have a strong spiritual life and often participate in the prayer and meditation. These prayers are referred to as Karakia and they aim in uniting communities and asking guidance from spiritual beings. These prayers provide a link between the Maori and their spiritual world, allowing them to communicate and show connect with their gods Karakia are the prayers that bring everyone together. Asking assistance of a superior being to give spiritual protection to all those who are participating in the powhiri (powhiri means celebrations). " (quoted from http://www.newzealand.com/travel/about-nz/features/powhiri/the-ceremony/karakia-prayers.cfm) The Maori are a very creative and artistic society and often partake in things such as dance and art. An example that the Maori are famous for is the spiritual expression of the Kapa Haka, which is a tribal dance that provides the Maori with a way to express their faith in a creative way.
I think it is prayer.
Edward Shortland has written: 'The southern districts of New Zealand' -- subject(s): Description and travel 'The Southern Districts of New Zealand: A Journal, with Passing Notices of the Customs of the ..' 'Traditions and superstitions of the New Zealanders' -- subject(s): Folklore, Maori (New Zealand people) 'Maori religion and mythology, illustrated by translations of traditions, karakia, &c., to which are added notes on Maori tenure of land' -- subject(s): Land tenure (Maori law), Maori (New Zealand people), Mythology, Maori (New Zealand people), Religion
4, Kar-a-ki-a
it means who has the fear
The plural of Maori is Maori.
No. If you aren't Maori you can still be in the Maori party.