W.A.L.T.. Write using aspects of an information report structure. In our class, we've been learning about 'Tonga'. In writing, our task was to make a DLO/Information Report about Ngatu/Tapa Cloth. What I enjoyed is adding the pictures. What I found hard is finding how to make Ngatu. What I could do next time is add more information.
Tapa Cloth
What is Ngatu - Tapa Cloth?
Ngatu is the given name for Tapa Cloth in Tonga. It’s a cloth that made from bark. For hundreds of years, ngatu or tapa has been the most iconic symbol in Pasifika Culture. But, its most important in Tongan Tradition. It’s mainly used for special occasion, birthdays, ceremonies, weddings, and funerals. Also, they used it to swaddle a newborn baby and to wrapped a dead body.
The significance of the Ngatu to the Tongan Culture
In Tonga, it’s important to them that they keep their traditional alive. Teaching kids how to make it will pass it to generations to generations. Each piece of Ngatu has a story behind it. Ngatu aren’t only a mat, but it shows the most highest sign of respect of their culture.
How they are made?
Ngatu is made differently to other Pasifika Culture. In Tonga, ever women will work as a crew to make Ngatu. First, they’ll cut down the hiapo(which is a paper mulberry tree) and peel the skin off. Second, they’ll dip it in the water to make it soft. Third, they’ll beat it up with the stick called IKE and the long stick at the bottom is called TUTUA. To make it thinner and wider. Fourth, they’ll line up the Feta’aki(the dried pieces of the beaten bark) along the table on the top of the backing material . And they’re gonna paste the edges of the Feta’aki to the backing material. Fifth, they’ll cover the backing material with paste. Sixth, they’ll carefully lay the Feta’aki over to the top of the backing material. And pressed the two pieces together and slowly roll them up. Finally, they’ll carry the ngatu outside and roll it out in the concrete so it can dry. When its dry, they can now paint it up with some brown dye, using a feta’aki as a brush.
In my class, I made my own Ngatu using. Ink, roller, shiny cardboard, cardboard, glue, paper and scissors. I designed my Ngatu with some Tongan patterns, which I really like.
Ngatu is the given name for Tapa Cloth in Tonga. It’s a cloth that made from bark. For hundreds of years, ngatu or tapa has been the most iconic symbol in Pasifika Culture. But, its most important in Tongan Tradition. It’s mainly used for special occasion, birthdays, ceremonies, weddings, and funerals. Also, they used it to swaddle a newborn baby and to wrapped a dead body.
The significance of the Ngatu to the Tongan Culture
In Tonga, it’s important to them that they keep their traditional alive. Teaching kids how to make it will pass it to generations to generations. Each piece of Ngatu has a story behind it. Ngatu aren’t only a mat, but it shows the most highest sign of respect of their culture.
How they are made?
Ngatu is made differently to other Pasifika Culture. In Tonga, ever women will work as a crew to make Ngatu. First, they’ll cut down the hiapo(which is a paper mulberry tree) and peel the skin off. Second, they’ll dip it in the water to make it soft. Third, they’ll beat it up with the stick called IKE and the long stick at the bottom is called TUTUA. To make it thinner and wider. Fourth, they’ll line up the Feta’aki(the dried pieces of the beaten bark) along the table on the top of the backing material . And they’re gonna paste the edges of the Feta’aki to the backing material. Fifth, they’ll cover the backing material with paste. Sixth, they’ll carefully lay the Feta’aki over to the top of the backing material. And pressed the two pieces together and slowly roll them up. Finally, they’ll carry the ngatu outside and roll it out in the concrete so it can dry. When its dry, they can now paint it up with some brown dye, using a feta’aki as a brush.
In my class, I made my own Ngatu using. Ink, roller, shiny cardboard, cardboard, glue, paper and scissors. I designed my Ngatu with some Tongan patterns, which I really like.
In conclusion, ngatu has been a traditional piece in Tongan's Culture. It also shows their history and the importance of their country. I hope you’ve learnt something.
Hello Faith,
ReplyDeleteI like your information report.i love all your ides they are just excellence. i like how you said that it is used for ... and it is good to see that you are working hard. could you fix this up because you writing is off the page.
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DeleteThank you for commenting in my blog. I'm happy that you enjoyed my writing. Next time I'll know what to work on.Thanks again!