The Northern Rivers Times
December 14, 2023
32 ENTERTAINMENT
Te Wheke-a-Muturangi: The Adversary Rising to the surface
Lisa Reihana | New Zealand There are many stories lying deep in the Pacific Ocean. None is more amazing than that of Te Wheke-a-Muturangi. In Māori mythology, Te Wheke is the giant octopus chased by Kupe, the legendary Polynesian fisherman and navigator
who some say was the first to discover Aotearoa New Zealand. In the epic encounter, Kupe dealt many terrible blows to Te Wheke – eventually killing her – and from that moment on, a red sunset reflecting on the sea is thought to be the blood let during their legendary battle. Centuries later, the giant
octopus in that story will travel across the Tasman Sea to share her tale for the very first time in Sydney. Created by the multidisciplinary Māori artist Lisa Reihana and made from more than 1000 pieces, the floating, majestic Te Wheke-aMuturangi sculpture will take up residence in
Watermans Cove, gently animated by harbour breezes and shifting currents, bathed in sunlight and moonglow. Scan the QR code onsite to hear Te Wheke’s remarkable story. Or hit the harbour on a kayak tour for an up-close encounter. OPENING DAY
On Friday 5 January at 10am, join us for a Welcome to Country and short performance by Sydney’s Māori Choir to celebrate the unveiling of Te Wheke-a-Muturangi. KAYAK TOURS Option 1 Darling Harbour Explorer: Sea Kayaking Tour – 1 hour, 30
minutes https://www. sydneyharbourkayaks. com.au/darlingharbour-kayak-tour Option 2 Beautiful Sydney Harbour: Early Morning/Breakfast Tour – 2 hours, 30 minutes https://www. sydneyharbourkayaks. com.au/sydney-sunrisekayak-tour
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