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Ote'a Amui (Mono'i)
Safeguard the ancestral knowhow of the « fenua » (homeland), such is the message of the “Tamariki Poerani” dance company’s production of “Mono’i”, directed by choreographer Makau Foster Delcuvellerie.
Safeguard the ancestral knowhow of the « fenua » (homeland), such is the message of the “Tamariki Poerani” dance company’s production of “Mono’i”, directed by choreographer Makau Foster Delcuvellerie. With the Mono’i, sacred Polynesian oil, rituals and traditions are transmitted and perpetuated. Sole owners of its secret, Polynesians have been using Mono’i on a daily basis for thousands of years. Tamariki Poerani pays Mono’i a wonderful tribute with this show. Presented at the 2009 Heiva i Tahiti, “Mono’i” won 4 grand prizes: Best Aparima Vahine, Best Ote’a Tane, Best Vegetal Costume, Best Ute Arearea.
The featured Ote’a Amui is the final scene of the “Mono’i” show when the whole company is on stage. It starts with the “tane” (men) then the “vahine” (women) join in. “Amui” means together. The Ote’a is accompanied by percussions: to’ere, fa’atete, tahiri parau and pahu tupai.
Source : Marc E.Louvat
