Koi te hinengaro, koi te arero, koi te mahi!
Sharp of mind, tongue, and work!
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Dr Nicole Perry’s research focuses on German perceptions of the indigenous Native Americans. During her seminar Dr Perry discussed, among other things, the manner in which indigenous culture has been appropriated by non-indigenous artists. One of the things I found...
Dr Nicholas Thompson’s lecture was particularly interesting to me as it focused on the religious significance of food and how it defines a group’s identity. Before, I had never really thought about the symbolic and spiritual nature of sharing food. I realized...
Before Dr Nicholas Thompson's lecture, I would've said the sharing of food in my life is nothing special. It’s just something social; but that’s just the thing, that IS what makes it special. It’s the people around the food, the ones you spend the time with. The...
focus question : There are many instances in the Bible where food is shared and distributed evenly. What does it mean in terms of group identity to share food and how does this ritual of the sharing of food manifest today? “This is my body, which is for you.” 1...
For as long as I can remember I have been saying grace before every meal. The discussion of Bread and Wine started a journey for me and took me to an unexplored part of my identity, my relationship with food and gratitude. Dr. Thompson said something that stuck with...
How has the perception of food in religion and attitudes towards food in general changed since Biblical times and what may have caused this change? “In the premodern and early modern periods in England, for example, people often didn't just "eat together." Depending...
What do we "do" food for? Ourselves? Survival? Sustenance? One aspect of our Plate 1 lectures so far that has stood out to me is the overarching idea of food being presented in its more spiritual place in peoples lives. It's ability to bond people in social...
The lecture from Dr Kaa and subsequent reading touched on two important concepts, Mātauranga and identity. knowledge and values of harvesting important food resources passed on through generations. Dr Kaa spoke about the important tradition and rituals of harvesting...
For me, offering and recieving food has become synonymous with cultivating a sense of security. The biblical connections of sharing food prompted me to contemplate the modern-day expectation that, despite whether or not someone is religious, it is considered rude to...
Let me ask you something… When do you think was the last time you had a truly amazing meal? Did you leave the table feeling fulfilled, perhaps even more spiritually connected with the world? …I know, it’s hard for me to answer that one too... It is possible that the...
An idea that was brought to light during plate 1 is the significant relationship between food and identity. While working alongside my group and Dr Hirini Kaa I had a moment of realisation. Although food has been essential to my wellbeing and enjoyment, the concept of...
Most people would answer no, but not my little brother. The story happened when I was in China, trying to get my little brother to sleep by naming every kind of food with (to bore) him and categorising them by types pf cuisines. I started by dumplings, steam buns...