TYE Diary Day 1
 Bolivia
– Tikanga Polynesia
It is pretty cool – a life changing experience really. I spend most
time in a Polynesian culture and lifestyle, with Polynesian poverty
and issues, and it has been amazing to see it in others too.
I loved the pilgrimage – Awesome! Whangaraa was the best, getting to
ride a whale…
I also realised that New Zealand has better beaches than the
Islands!
 Nicholas
– Tikanga Pakeha
It is exciting hearing about Maori culture. I love being out of the
city and seeing the natural landscapes, rivers, mountains etc. It
has been a real progression/contrast from central Auckland to
Rangitukia and to see how Maori live in their own places.
The karakia at each point of the Hikoi was a bit tedious at times,
but also important to make connections in the different places.
The whole event has been really friendly with an eagerness to meet
difference and new friends. It is like a big family.
It’s about knowing other cultures. It’s about coming together to
worship one God and see how others go about ding that. It’s about
meeting new people.
I will have a clearer idea of what it is really all about at the end
I think!
 Chris
– Tikanga Maori
Awesome awesome!
It’s pretty cool. My family comes from this area – it is a beautiful
place.
This is my first TYE and experience beyond Tikanga Maori, though I
went to General Synod, which was pretty cool.
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