Heading into Oscars big night 2010 in Hollywood, let’s reflect on one of the greatest entertaining influences this year that helped create the biggest box office film ever in Hollywood’s history. Maori culture.
“He kakano ahau. I ruia mai. I rangiatea. And I can never be lost. I am a seed. Descended from greatness“
Lyrics and reo [voice] from this favorite Maori song being broadcast to you from Hollywood, for the resilience, the stunningness and the betterment of the beautiful and timeless, indigenous Maori people of New Zealand– who inspired James Cameron in creating Avatar.–which in turn, captivated and is inspiring the world. :)
I see you and I Love you. God bless. xox
Moko-puna… reflecting back, reflecting out, reflecting the mauri of our ancestors forward to you.
~Toi iho. Posted by Horiwood.Com, Hollywood California USA as a part of the Black Paua series. 3.5.2010. Maori Generated Media being broadcast in Hollywood, The Entertainment Capitol of the World… because Yes We Can! ~
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